1. Kick
Salman Khan starrer Kick (2014) is the remake of 2009 Telugu film with the same name. The Telugu film featured Ravi Teja and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles whereas Jacqueline Fernandez featured along with Salman Khan the Bollywood remade. 2014 Kick was directed by Sajid Nadiadwala and it became one of the highest grossing Bollywood films of that year.
2. Bodyguard
Another Salman Khan starrer film Bodyguard, which was co-written and directed by Siddique is a remake of the director's own 2010 Malayalam film of the same name starring Dileep and Nayantara. The Bollywood film was produced by Atul Agnihotri and Alvira Khan Agnihotri (Salman Khan’s sister) and it featured Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles.
3. Ready
Ready is a 2011 Indian Hindi action romantic comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee, starring Salman Khan and Asin in the lead roles. It also features Paresh Rawal, Arya Babbar and Mahesh Manjrekar in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 2008 Telugu film, Ready directed by Sreenu Vaitla starring Ram and Genelia.
4. Wanted
The film Wanted was directed by Prabhu Deva which is an official remake of the Telugu film Pokiri. This film was the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year 2009. The film featured Salman Khan, Ayesha Takia, Prakash Raj, Vinod Khanna and Mahesh Manjrekar in the lead roles.
5. Tere Naam
This film is a remake of Bala's own Tamil blockbuster Sethu. The film was based on a real-life incident of a friend of Bala's, who had fallen in love, lost his mind and ended up in a mental asylum. The film stars Salman Khan and Bhumika Chawla in the lead roles.
Stills from Andaz Apna Apna
Stills from Andaz Apna Apna
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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.