Taapsee Pannu started her journey as an actor with a Telugu film titled Jhummandi Naadam. She later featured in many Telugu and Tamil films before making her Bollywood debut with David Dhawan’s Chashme Baddoor.
For the past few years, Taapsee has been mainly starring in Hindi films. Her last film down South was Tamil-Telugu bilingual Game Over (2019).
But now, she is all set to be back in the Telugu film industry. On Tuesday, it was announced that Taapsee will be seen in a Telugu film titled Mishan Impossible.
The producers of the film, Matinee Entertainment took to Twitter to make an announcement about it. They posted, “This ‘Mishan’ is surely ‘Impossible’ with out her Welcoming the amazingly talented @taapsee on board for #MishanImpossible @swarooprsj @iamMarkKRobin #NiranjanReddy #AnveshReddy @pasha_always @MatineeEnt #TaapseePannu.”
Mishan Impossible will be directed by Swaroop RSJ and reportedly, it revolves around bounty hunters.
Talking about other projects of Taapsee, the actress will be seen in films like Rashmi Rocket, Looop Lapeta, Annabelle Subramaniam, Dobaaraa, Alien, and Shabaash Mithu.
There have been reports of her starring in Rajkumar Hirani’s next opposite Shah Rukh Khan. But, there’s no official announcement about it.
A few days ago, while talking to the entertainment portal, Koimoi, Taapsee opened up about the reports of her with film Shah Rukh Khan. She had said, “Agar aisa kuch ho raha hoga na, mai hi khud apne chhat pe chadke bolungi. Koi sharam wali baat thodi na hai ki ‘haye! logo ko nai pata chalna chahiye’ (If something like this happens, I will go to my roof and announce it. This is not the kind of news that should be kept a secret)."
"So when I sign and seal it, I will be the one shouting. Toh aap kahi pe bhi hoge Bombay me, aapko meri awaaz sun jayegi (Wherever you are in Mumbai, you will be able to hear my voice),” the actress added.
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.