Rahul Bhatt on Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt's infamous kiss controversy: "humne bachpan se sach dekha hai"

In the world of Bollywood, controversies often resurface no matter how many years go by. One such moment that has refused to fade is the infamous photograph of director Mahesh Bhatt and his daughter, actress Pooja Bhatt, sharing a kiss on the lips during the early 90s. The image, published in a film magazine, caused quite a stir and became one of the most talked-about controversies in Indian entertainment history.

Recently, fitness coach and reality TV personality Rahul Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt’s son and Pooja Bhatt’s brother addressed the topic in an interview with Hindi Rush. Speaking candidly, Rahul shared how the family has remained unaffected by the constant chatter and backlash surrounding the photo. “Kuch faraq nahi padta hai. It’s like water off a duck’s back,” he said. According to him, the Bhatt family has always known their truth and refused to let outside opinions define their reality.

Rahul, who grew up in the spotlight of the film industry, explained that children born into Bollywood families often develop a thick skin. “Film parivar ke bache ya toh bahut messed up hota hai ya bahut mazboot,” he stated, highlighting that such experiences either break you or make you stronger. For him and Pooja, it’s clearly the latter.

This isn’t the first time the Bhatts have addressed the controversy. In a 2023 interview with Siddharth Kannan, Pooja Bhatt called the moment “innocent” and criticized those who twisted the narrative. “If people can look at a father-daughter bond in a distorted way, they can do anything,” she said, calling the outrage over family values a joke.

Today, Mahesh Bhatt continues to be one of the most respected filmmakers in the country, while Pooja has redefined her journey, not just as an actor but also as a filmmaker and social voice. Rahul Bhatt, meanwhile, has carved his own path in the fitness world.