Golmaal Again
Rohit Shetty is fairly new in the industry compared to other directors. Golmaal Again released in 2017, which is the fourth instalment of the Golmaal franchise which was first released in 2006. All the casts are same as the previous movies, apart from Parineeti Chopra and Tabu. Golmaal Again was the fifth highest grossing Bollywood film of 2017 as well as highest grossing Indian films of all time.
Dilwale
Dilwale released in 2015 which is a romantic comedy film. Everyone was excited for this movie as the lead actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol was sharing the screen after almost five years. Dilwale is about the children of two rival families meeting again after fifteen years. Even though the movie didn’t do that well in India but it was the sixth highest grossing Indian film overseas.
Singham Returns
Singham Returns released in 2014, which is a sequel of the 2011 movie Singham. This movie is roughly based on 1993 Malayalam movie Ekalavyan. This movie earned worldwide gross collection 216.56 crore.
Chennai Express
Chennai express is an action-comedy film released in 2013. This movie of Rohit Shetty broke a number of box office records in India and other countries. Chennai Express was the second film of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone together after Om Shanti Om which was released in 2007. At the moment Chennai Express is eleventh highest grossing Bollywood film worldwide.
Singham
Singham was released in 2011, which is an action film. This was Rohit Shetty’s first full on action movie and seemed something different in the Indian cinema. This movie is based on how a police officer manages a town which is controlled by gangsters.
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.