Tiger Shroff, who was last seen in actioner Baaghi 3 (2020) alongside Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, is set to kick-start the first shooting schedule of his much-awaited film Heropanti 2.
According to reports, Heropanti 2 will go on floors in London from December 2020. The makers are, however, yet to announce their plans regarding the first shooting schedule of the actioner.
As the title aptly suggests, Heropanti 2 is a sequel to superhit romantic action thriller Heropanti (2014) which launched the careers of Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon in Bollywood. The makers announced the sequel on 28th February, 2020, along with dropping the first-look posters.
In the first poster, Tiger was seen in a black suit and a gun in his hand. The tagline of the film read: The World Wants Him Dead. The second poster had several guns pointed at the action star.
While sharing the posters, Tiger wrote in the caption, “This one is so special to me. Blessed and grateful to be carrying forward another franchise with my mentor Sajid (Nadiadwala) sir forward.”
Heropanti 2 reunites Shroff with producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Ahmed Khan right after the success of Baaghi 3, which is again a franchise film by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It is slated to arrive in cinemas on July 16, 2021.
In addition to Heropanti 2, Tiger Shroff also has filmmaker Siddharth Anand’s Rambo in his pocket. The project, which is a remake of Sylvester Stallone's hit Hollywood action film of the same name, has faced an inordinate delay since its official announcement in 2017.
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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.