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Mint
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Rahul Bhatt gets emotional, says ‘stamped as David Headley's friend', still gets daily DMs calling him traitor
Fitness trainor and actor Rahul Bhatt, implicated in investigations related to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks due to his friendship with mastermind David Headley, got emotional on the Hindi Rush podcast while speaking about the case. Calling the incident and experience 'devastating', Rahul Bhatt got emotional talking about how he is treated by people despite being a witness in the case and not an accused. 'That case created the most devastating trauma, which I didn't show, which I kept within. I said: 'I am this big, larger than life, physical male', but I suffered the most damage… because my identity and I were butchered,' he said. 'My character was assassinated... for what? for nothing. I didn't do anything, if I had, I would have confessed and gone to the gallows, I'm a man, I'd take it on my chin… and what I was made to got through. I remember to this date,' he said. On whether the social impact still persists, Rahul Bhatt said that he gets at last 20 direct messages everyday on social media. 'Everyday there are at least 20 DMs … you get used to it, but then it hurts. At the end of the day it hurts when youre called a traitor, when you have done nothing. (I am a) human being, how much will you take?' he said wiping tears. He added that this has made him distrustful and paranoid. '… you start distrusting human beings … I do feel secure, believe in myself, but I am paranoid. I can't just relax,' he said emotionally. Rahul Bhatt said that investigating agencies have been fair and he has the truth on his side. 'I have not faced any problems from the agencies. They have been fair. They go by facts. Dudh ka dhudh, paani ka paani… the only thing that has saved me is the truth and the truth and the truth,' he claimed. On the media coverage he admitted that some were sensationalised. 'It was selected media … but everything is out — I was never a accused, I was a witness... If I was involed, would I be sitting here with you? It's a big case... do you think they would have spared me?' He also added that the case has had long lasting impact on his life. 'I am stuck with the stamp 'that's Headley's friend'. What can I say, he was my friend. I didn't know his real intentions.' Rahul Bhatt added that he has no regrets. '… no hard feelings and I don't have any regrets, if I have to go through everything again I will. I learnt life lessons. Adversity has taught me, and I have no fear now.' First Published: 1 May 2025, 11:12 AM IST
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rahul Bhatt admits says being connected to 26/11 Mumbai attacks ‘destroyed' public image
In a new interview with Hindi Rush, the actor and fitness trainer, Rahul Bhatt has opened up about the long-lasting trauma that followed the 26/11 case, which he says 'destroyed' his public image and sense of self. He also admitted to being arrested seven times, but said that he has never been convicted.
Economic Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Alia Bhatt's half-brother, Rahul Bhatt, calls Ranbir Kapoor a ‘great father' to Raha
ET Online Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are one of the most loved couples in Bollywood. The lovebirds, who celebrated their third wedding anniversary recently, managed to keep their romance under wraps for a long time. Ranbir and Alia tied the knot in April 2022 and became parents to their daughter Raha Kapoor the same year. The couple have been setting parent goals with little Raha ever since she was born. If you don't believe us, then just take a look at what Alia Bhatt's half-brother, Rahul Bhatt, has a recent interview, Rahul Bhatt stated that he admired Ranbir Kapoor as a father and praised his dedication to Raha Kapoor. The Bigg Boss 4 participant also revealed that Ranbir Kapoor reached out to him while shooting a chat with Hindi Rush, Rahul Bhatt said that he respects Ranbir Kapoor as a father. He also said that the Wake Up Sid actor is good to Alia Bhatt as well. 'Baap acha hai respect karta bahut accha hai…apni bachi se bahut pyaar karta hai aur mere liye usse acha koi cheez matter nahin karti hai life mein ye baaki naam, shaurat, Animal vanimal aayega jaayega ghoom fir ke baat aati hai (He is a good father. I respect that. He is a great father. He loves his daughter; that's what matters to me. The rest - name, fame, Animal, everything will come and go) he is a good respects my stepsister, rest, everything is all supplementary," Rahul Bhatt said. Rahul Bhatt also revealed that Ranbir Kapoor had reached out to him while he was preparing for Sandeep Vanga Reddy's Animal. Rahul Bhatt said that the actor was 'very sincere and curious about the human condition' during their chat. Rahul Bhatt recalled that he had known Ranbir Kapoor since childhood. Bhatt mentioned that he remembered when Ranbir went to Bombay Scottish School and he was enrolled in Arya his equation with Alia Bhatt, Rahul Bhatt said that they have a positive equation. He called the Jigra actress 'a good mother' and praised her for taking great care of her sister Shaheen Bhatt. Rahul said that Alia Bhatt had found the 'right husband' for herself after her marriage with Ranbir Bhatt is Mahesh Bhatt's son from his first marriage. The director has two children - Alia and Shaheen Bhatt - from his marriage to Soni actors fell in love on the sets of their first movie together- Brahmastra. After dating for years, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor tied the knot in front of close family and friends in 2022. The couple are set to star in another project together- Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War. Also Read: Rohit Shetty spills the beans on Simmba 2, Sooryavanshi sequel; details inside 'Abir Gulaal shouldn't be released': X users demand ban on Fawad Khan's film after Pahalgam terror attack Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Alia Bhatt's Stepbrother Rahul Bhatt Praises Ranbir Kapoor: "He Is A Great Father"
New Delhi: Alia Bhatt's stepbrother, Rahul Bhatt, has heaped praises on Ranbir Kapoor. He admitted that Ranbir is a 'great dad' to daughter Raha. Rahul Bhatt is the son of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. He is also the brother of Pooja Bhatt. Rahul Bhatt expressed his deep admiration for his brother-in-law. The fitness instructor, in an interaction with Pinkvilla's Hindi Rush, said, 'Ranbir is a great father. I think that is the most important thing. I respect him for that." When asked about Ranbir Kapoor's acting chops, Rahul Bhatt had a straightforward answer. He said, "Acting? Pata nahi mereko kuch samajh mein nahi aata hai… Acting kaun hai, actor kaun hai, Animal kaun hai, Kapoor kaun hai? Mere ko kuch fark nahi padta. (I don't know. I don't understand. Who is acting? Who is the actor? Who is the Animal? Who is Kapoor? I don't care)." Rahul Bhatt added, ' Baap acha hai bas. Main respect karta hoon. Apni bachi se bahut pyaar karta hai aur mere liye usse acha koi cheez matter nahin karti hai life mein, ye baaki naam, shaurat, Animal vanimal aayega jaayega ghoom fir ke baat aati hai. (He is a good father. That's it. I respect that and he loves his daughter; that's what matters to me. This name, fame, Animal, everything can come and go). He respects my stepsister. Everything is all supplemental." Notably, Rahul Bhatt was referring to Ranbir Kapoor's 2023 blockbuster Animal. The film, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, also featured Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, and Triptii Dimri in pivotal roles. Ranbir also bagged the Filmfare Award in the Best Actor category for Animal. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt got married on April 14, 2022. The couple welcomed daughter Raha in the same year on November 6. On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor shared screen space with Alia Bhatt in Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva. Up next, the duo will be seen together for the second time in Love & War. Vicky Kaushal is also a part of this Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial.
