We always talk about how actors give multiple hits with one director and we call them the hit actor-director jodi. But well, not to forget that there are many actresses who have given multiple hit films with a single director.
So, today, let’s look at the list of top successful actress-director duos of Bollywood…
Deepika Padukone – Sanjay Leela Bhansali
When we talk about hit actress-director duo, the first one that comes to our mind is the jodi of Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The two have worked together in three films, Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat. All three films were blockbusters at the box office.
Katrina Kaif – Ali Abbas Zafar
Ali Abbas Zafar and Katrina Kaif are very good friends. Katrina starred in Ali’s first film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and then in Tiger Zinda Hai and Bharat. The two are all set to team up for the fourth time for a superhero movie. Well, Ali surely knows how to get the best of Katrina.
Bipasha Basu – Vikram Bhatt
Bipasha Basu has worked with Vikram Bhatt in five films, Raaz, Aetbaar, Footpath, Raaz 3D, and Creature 3D. While Creature 3D didn’t do well at the box office, we are sure fans of Bipasha and Bhatt are waiting that the two collaborate soon.
Kareena Kapoor Khan – Rohit Shetty
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rohit Shetty have worked together in films like Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3 and Singham Returns. All the three films were blockbusters and we are sure it would be great if Rohit and Kareena soon team up once again.
Sonakshi Sinha – Prabhudheva
Rowdy Rathore, R... Rajkumar, Action Jackson and Dabangg 3, Sonakshi Sinha, and Prabhudheva have teamed up for four films till date. Prabhudheva is known for making massy entertainers and Sonakshi Sinha fits the bill for his movies.
Shraddha Kapoor – Mohit Suri
Shraddha Kapoor’s career got a boost with Mohit Suri’s Aashiqui 2 and though Mohit had directed a few films earlier it was the 2013 release had got him in the big league. Apart from Aashiqui 2, Mohit and Shraddha have worked together in films like Ek Villain and Half Girlfriend. Now, the two are all set to team up for the fourth time for Malang 2.
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.