Attention all Swifties! Global pop star Taylor Swift is reportedly in talks to perform in India for the first time at businessman Gautam Adani's son Jeet Adani’s pre-wedding festivities. The singer’s team is currently negotiating with the Adani family, but no official confirmation has been made yet.
Despite having a huge following in India, Swift has never performed in the country, with her recently concluded Eras Tour skipping India and including performances only in Japan and Singapore. She had expressed admiration for Indian culture in 2014 while promoting her album 1989, acknowledging her Indian fan following. She also expressed her desire to do a Bollywood movie, stating that she loves the music and dance in Indian cinema, which she believes deeply connects with the audience.
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Swift, known for songs like Cruel Summer, Blank Space, Love Story, Lover, and Shake It Off, is reportedly in talks to perform at one of the luxurious pre-wedding festivities of Jeet Adani and Diva Shah, as per a recent insider report from News18. Even though Taylor’s team has not confirmed her presence yet, talks are underway, and it looks like the grand wedding might mark her first performance in India.
Buzz around the impending wedding of Adani Group heir Jeet is building, with expectations that it will be the next big fat Indian wedding after last year’s spectacle of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. According to insider reports, high-profile stars such as Travis Scott, Honey Singh, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez, and Sydney Sweeney will grace the wedding, making it an epic and luxurious celebration.
Jeet Adani, son of Gautam Adani, joined the Adani Group in 2019 and now manages the Adani Airports business and Adani Digital Labs. His fiancée, Diva Jaimin Shah, is the daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah. The couple got engaged in March 2023 in a private ceremony in Ahmedabad, and a pre-wedding celebration took place in Udaipur in December 2024.
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.