By: Mohnish Singh
Bala (2019) actress Yami Gautam is currently in her hometown Chandigarh spending time with her friends and family, but if you thought that she is on a break, think again! The actress is making the most of the free time that she has and is busy having virtual script narrations.
Though Gautam has always ensured that she takes on roles that are starkly different from what she has already done before, the actress is now focusing more on content-driven and experimental stories.
"Yami is reading a few scripts currently and she is being very particular about picking the ones which are content-driven and experimental. While she is at home right now, she feels this is the best time for her to sit back and spend her time reading more scripts and exploring different genres,” a source in the know informs a publication.
Last seen in Ginny Weds Sunny, Yami Gautam has her plate full with several interesting projects which are currently at various stages of development. She next stars in spooky adventure comedy Bhoot Police. Directed by Pawan Kriplani, the film also features Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor and Jacqueline Fernandez in principal roles. She has also completed Maddock Films’ Dasvi wherein she shares the screen space with Abhishek Bachchan and Nimrat Kaur.
Yami also headlines RSVP Movies’ suspense thriller A Thursday, directed by Behzad Khambata. The actress plays the character of a teacher in the film, who takes 16 toddlers in a school hostage. Gautam is also looking forward to starting the shoot for Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's next directorial Lapata.
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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.