Alia Bhatt’s half-brother, Rahul Bhatt, has landed in hot water after making a controversial remark comparing his two sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt. In an interview with Hindi Rush, Rahul declared that Alia is “not even half” of what his elder sister Pooja is, drawing criticism for referencing their looks and sex appeal.
A clip of the interview quickly went viral. 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’ (not as good).” He went on to praise Pooja as the one who carried forward their father Mahesh Bhatt’s legacy, calling her “the biggest sex symbol of the country” during her peak years.
Netizens Outraged Over “Inappropriate” Comparison
The comment didn’t sit well with the internet. Social media users slammed Rahul for objectifying and comparing his sisters based on physical attributes. One user commented, “Why would you say something like this and compare the ‘sexiness’ of your sisters?” Another added, “Disgusting. That’s your sister, not someone you should be evaluating like that.”
Such a weird thing to say; Rahul Bhatt comparing Alia and Pooja Bhatt
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Several comments labeled the statement as “weird,” “inappropriate,” and “disturbing,” while others expressed sympathy for Alia Bhatt, calling it an unnecessary and disrespectful remark.
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The Bhatt Family Background
Rahul and Pooja Bhatt are the children of Mahesh Bhatt and his first wife Kiran Bhatt. After their separation, Mahesh married actress Soni Razdan, with whom he had daughters Alia and Shaheen Bhatt. Despite being from different marriages, the Bhatt siblings have often shared cordial relationships — but Rahul’s latest comments have stirred unexpected controversy.
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