By: Mohnish Singh
Rising Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal, who was last seen in Dharma Productions’ horror flick Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship (2020), has started shooting for his next film in Mumbai. The project in question is still untitled and co-stars Manushi Chhillar as the female lead. Director Vijay Krishna Acharya, who has previously directed Tashan (2008), Dhoom 3 (2013), and Thugs of Hindostan (2018), is helming the film.
According to a report, Kaushal quietly kick-started the shoot for the film around 10-12 days ago in Mumbai. “The film went on floors some 10-12 days back in Mumbai. Vicky Kaushal, the leading man, is a part of this schedule and so is Manushi Chhillar,” a source in the know informs an online publication.
Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar is making her silver screen debut with Yash Raj Films’ ambitious period drama Prithviraj. Co-starring Akshay Kumar, the film recently completed its shoot. The untitled film with Vicky Kaushal will mark her second association with Yash Raj Films right after Prithviraj.
As part of the golden jubilee celebrations of Yash Raj Films, producer Aditya Chopra has decided to roll out an exciting line-up of films featuring some of the most popular stars of Bollywood, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Katrina Kaif, and Deepika Padukone, to name a few.
Shah Rukh Khan has already started shooting for Pathan, one of the most awaited films of the line-up, which also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in lead roles. The third installment of the superhit film franchise Tiger is also expected to hit the shooting floor in a couple of months with Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. The production house is also bankrolling a superhero flick with Ajay Devgn in the lead role.
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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.