After making their acting debut together with the romantic action film Heropanti, Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon are set to reunite for a new project titled Ganapath, to be directed by Queen (2014) and Super 30 (2019) fame Vikas Bahl.
The latest update suggests that Shroff and Sanon will commence the first shooting schedule of Ganapath from September in Mumbai. This will be followed by another schedule in London.
A source close to the development informs a publication, “The script of Ganapath is locked and Vikas has already begun working on the pre-production. After Mumbai and London, the film will also be shot in certain Eastern European countries, depending on from where they get the permission to shoot. Recce for the same will begin soon.”
Vashu and Jackky Bhagnani, who are gearing up for a theatrical release of their much-awaited espionage drama Bell Bottom starring Akshay Kumar, produce Ganapath under their banner Pooja Entertainment.
Though nothing much is known about the storyline of the forthcoming film at the moment, insiders reveal that Tiger Shroff plays a boxer in it. The actor is presently gearing up to shoot his next film Heropanti 2, co-starring Tara Sutaria and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The entire team of the film will be jetting off to Russia next month to shoot major action sequences and a song in Moscow and St Petersburg.
In addition to Heropanti 2 and Ganapath, Tiger Shroff also has the Hindi remake of Rambo on his platter. Kriti Sanon, on the other hand, has a long list of films in the pipeline. She has wrapped up Bachchan Pandey with Akshay Kumar and Maddock Films’ horror-comedy Bhediya with Varun Dhawan. The magnum-opus Adipurush with Prabhas is currently in production. The actress is also waiting for the release of her film Mimi.
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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.