When Rhea Chakraborty shut trolls who questioned her connection with Mahesh Bhatt: 'Hey guys, don't you know ...'

Rhea Chakraborty has frequently made headlines and isn't one to shy away from responding to critics. When questioned about her association with renowned filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, whom she regards as a mentor and father figure, Rhea didn't hesitate to address the speculation with a direct and assertive response, setting the record straight.
In 2018, Rhea sparked attention by sharing an intimate picture with Bhatt to commemorate his 70th birthday.The heartfelt post included a lengthy note, tagging Mahesh's daughter, Pooja Bhatt, and quickly garnered widespread attention.

Her post read, "Happy birthday to my Buddha @maheshfilm. Sir, this is us you held me with love, you showed me love, and you have unclipped my wings forever, you are the “heart hitting ” fire that ignites every soul it comes by! Words fail me I love you credits @suhritadas @poojab1972.”

As soon as the actress shared the picture on social media, she faced trolling from many users questioning her relationship with the filmmaker. While some praised her for showing love and respect towards her mentor, referred to as "Bhatt saab," others speculated that it was a publicity stunt for her upcoming film, 'Jalebi'.
Facing daunting online trolling, Rhea Chakraborty responded by posting another picture with Mahesh Bhatt and delivered a fitting reply to her critics.

Her post read, “Tu kaun hain, Tera naam hain kya? Seeta bhi yahaan badnaam hui! If the trolls can hurl muck and filth of their minds, which comes out of their depraved souls, then all our claims of having moved away from the dark ages are bogus. Hey guys, don't you know you see the world AS YOU ARE, not AS IT IS!”
In an interview with ETimes, Mahesh Bhatt addressed the rumors surrounding his relationship with Rhea Chakraborty, using lines from poet Anand Bakshi that Rhea had also previously cited in response to trolls.
Mahesh Bhatt responded to the rumors about his relationship with Rhea Chakraborty by emphasizing that he is accountable only for his actions and his genuine connection with her. He expressed frustration over others' attempts to project their distorted perceptions onto their relationship, citing lines from a song that poignantly address unjust scrutiny.