The makers of the upcoming action thriller film Pathaan finally unveiled the official trailer on Tuesday.
Taking to Instagram, actor Shah Rukh Khan shared the trailer which he captioned, "Mehemaan nawaazi ke liye Pathaan aa raha hai, aur pataakhen bhi saath laa raha hai! Pathaan trailer out now! Link in bio. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on 25th January 2023."
Helmed by Siddharth Anand 'Pathaan' stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, and Ashutosh Rana in the lead roles and is all set to hit the theatres on January 25, 2023.
The two-minute-long trailer showcases Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika as spy agents standing against a powerful enemy, played by John Abraham, who is planning a big attack in India.
Shah Rukh's character introduces with dialogue " Party Pathan ke ghar rakhoge to mehman navazi ke liye Pathan to ayega aur pathaake bhi layega."
Soon after the 'Chak De India' actor shared the trailer, fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons.
"Pathan is here," a fan commented.
Another fan wrote, "Party pathan ke ghar par rakhoge to mehmaan navazi ke liye pathan to aayega goosebumps."
"Shah Rukh ka ab Vanvaas Khatam ...," a fan wrote.
Recently, the makers unveiled the songs 'Besharam Rang' and 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' which received massive responses from the fans.
'Pathaan' marks Deepika and Shah Rukh's fourth collaboration after their super hit films 'Om Shanti Om', 'Happy New Year', and 'Chennai Express'.
Meanwhile, SRK will also be seen in director Atlee's upcoming action thriller film 'Jawan' and Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki'.
Deepika, on the other hand, will be next seen in 'The Intern', in a Pan India film 'Project K' alongside actor Prabhas and in director Siddharth Anand's 'Fighter' opposite Hrithik Roshan.
(ANI)
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.