Gangster
Kangana debuted in Bollywood with Gangster in 2006 opposite Emran Hashmi. She won Global Indian Film Award, Asian Festival of First Films, Bollywood Movie Award, Filmfare Awards, IIFA, Screen Awards, Stardust Awards and Zee Cine Award for best debut for the role of Simran in this movie.
Fashion
Fashion is a 2008 movie, where Kangana played the role of Shonali Gujral. She was praised for her role and won Filmfare Awards, IIFA, Nation Film Award, Stardust Award and Apsara Film & Telvision Producers Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Queen
Queen is a 2014 comedy drama film directed by Vikas Bahl. Queen is one of best movies where there wasn’t any male in the lead roles to have a successful movie. Kangana won serveral awards including Stardust Awards, Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards, IIFA Award for Best Actress.
Tanu Weds Manu
Tanu Weds Manu is a 2011 romantic film directed by Aanand L. Rai, where Kangana played the role of Tanuja (Tanu) opposite R. Madhavan. It was a commercial successful movie upon its release. Kangana won awards for Best Actress including Times of Indian Film Awards and National Film Awards.
Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Tanu Weds Manu Returns is a sequel to the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu. In this film kangana also plays another role of a Haryanvi athlete called Kumari Sangwan. This movie won Big Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Comedy Film. Kangana won Filmfare Best Actresses – Critics Award as well as National Films Awards and Times of Indian Film Awards for Best Actress.
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.