In an unexpected outburst that has drawn attention across the entertainment world, Rahul Bhatt, son of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and Kiran Bhatt, has publicly expressed his stark opinion on his half-sister Alia Bhatt placing her far below their sister Pooja Bhatt in terms of talent, appearance, and charisma.
During a recent interview, Rahul didn’t mince his words as he openly compared Alia unfavorably with Pooja. According to him, while Alia may enjoy massive success and media attention, she pales in comparison to the presence and prowess of his full sister. “She has got talent. She has the universe with her. She understands PR. She has everything and when you have everything, the universe conspires to make it happen. In my opinion, she 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 stated.
The candid remarks didn’t stop there. Rahul went on to declare Pooja the most gifted and principled among the Bhatt siblings. “Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja,” he added, making it clear where his loyalties lie.
Despite the criticism, Rahul did acknowledge Alia Bhatt accomplishments and her kindness toward their sister Shaheen Bhatt, suggesting that while admiration exists, emotional closeness does not. He admitted to maintaining a respectful distance from the Gangubai Kathiawadi star, revealing that they don’t share a strong personal bond.
His statements have reignited conversations around family dynamics in celebrity households, particularly within the Bhatt family, which has long remained in the spotlight for both its cinematic contributions and its complex personal relationships.
