List Of Top 100 Bollywood Controversies

Here’s list of the top 100 Bollywood controversies:

1-10: Legal and Criminal Cases

  1. Salman Khan’s Hit-and-Run Case (2002) – Accused of running over people sleeping on the pavement.
  2. Sushant Singh Rajput’s Death (2020) – While it was considered as a suicide by police, many alleged foul play, leading to a major investigation and media trial.
  3. Rhea Chakraborty’s Drug Case (2020) – Arrested on allegations of procuring drugs for Sushant Singh Rajput.
  4. Salman Khan’s Blackbuck Poaching Case (1998) – Convicted for killing blackbucks during the shooting of Hum Saath Saath Hain.
  5. Sanjay Dutt’s Arms Possession Case (1993) – Jailed for illegal possession of arms related to the Mumbai blasts.
  6. Raj Kundra Pornography Case (2021) – Shilpa Shetty’s husband was arrested for producing adult content.
  7. Jiah Khan’s Suicide (2013) – Sooraj Pancholi was accused of abetment to suicide.
  8. Shiney Ahuja’s Rape Case (2009) – Convicted for the rape of his domestic help.
  9. Armaan Kohli’s Domestic Violence Case (2018) – Accused of assaulting his girlfriend Neeru Randhawa.
  10. Aditya Pancholi’s Abuse Allegations – Kangana Ranaut accused him of physical and emotional abuse.

11-20: Drug and Substance Abuse Cases

  1. Aryan Khan’s Drug Case (2021) – Shah Rukh Khan’s son was arrested and later released in a high-profile case.
  2. Fardeen Khan’s Drug Arrest (2001) – Arrested for possession of cocaine.
  3. Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa Drug Case (2020) – The couple was arrested for possession of cannabis.
  4. Rakul Preet Singh and Deepika Padukone’s Alleged Drug Involvement (2020) – Interrogated by the Narcotics Control Bureau.
  5. DJ Aqeel’s Drug Arrest (2007) – Caught at Dubai airport for possession of drugs.
  6. Vijay Raaz’s Drug Allegations – Faced temporary suspension after being accused of substance abuse.
  7. Gaurang Doshi’s Drug Case – Arrested in connection with a drug scandal.
  8. Kapil Sharma’s Alcoholism – Publicly admitted to battling alcoholism, leading to canceled shows.
  9. Prateik Babbar’s Drug Confession – Revealed his struggle with substance abuse.
  10. Manisha Koirala’s Alleged Substance Abuse – Faced rumors about her alcohol and drug use.

21-30: #MeToo and Harassment Cases

  1. Tanushree Dutta vs Nana Patekar (2018) – Accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, sparking the #MeToo movement in Bollywood.
  2. Anu Malik Sexual Harassment Allegations – Multiple women accused the music composer of harassment.
  3. Sajid Khan’s #MeToo Allegations – Accused of sexual misconduct by several women.
  4. Vikas Bahl Harassment Case – Accused of sexual misconduct by a former employee.
  5. Alok Nath’s Sexual Harassment Case – Accused of rape by writer-director Vinta Nanda.
  6. Rajkumar Hirani Harassment Allegations – Accused of inappropriate behavior during the filming of Sanju.
  7. Kailash Kher’s #MeToo Allegations – Accused of harassment by multiple women.
  8. Subhash Ghai Harassment Allegations – Accused of rape by a woman during the #MeToo movement.
  9. Papon Kissing Controversy (2018) – Criticized for kissing a minor contestant on a reality show.
  10. Armaan Malik Harassment Allegations – Faced accusations of misconduct by an anonymous source.

31-40: Bollywood Feuds and Rivalries

  1. Kangana Ranaut vs Hrithik Roshan – Their legal and public feud dominated headlines.
  2. Kangana Ranaut vs Karan Johar – Called him the “flagbearer of nepotism” on Koffee With Karan.
  3. Salman Khan vs Vivek Oberoi – Vivek held a controversial press conference accusing Salman of threatening him.
  4. Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan’s Toxic Relationship – Accusations of abuse led to their breakup.
  5. Shah Rukh Khan vs Salman Khan – Their rivalry hit a peak during Katrina Kaif’s birthday party.
  6. Kareena Kapoor vs Priyanka Chopra – Engaged in a war of words over their acting abilities.
  7. Amitabh Bachchan vs Rekha – Their rumored affair remains one of Bollywood’s most discussed topics.
  8. Govinda vs David Dhawan – Their fallout ended a successful partnership.
  9. Kapil Sharma vs Sunil Grover – The duo’s physical altercation led to Grover quitting The Kapil Sharma Show.
  10. Ranbir Kapoor vs Salman Khan – Tension reportedly escalated over their relationship with Katrina Kaif.

41-50: Censorship and Ban Controversies

  1. Padmaavat Protests (2018) – Faced threats from Karni Sena over alleged historical distortions.
  2. Udta Punjab Censorship (2016) – Faced multiple cuts by the CBFC for its portrayal of Punjab’s drug problem.
  3. Lipstick Under My Burkha Ban (2017) – Initially denied certification for being “too lady-oriented.”
  4. India’s Daughter Ban (2015) – The BBC documentary on the Nirbhaya case was banned in India.
  5. AIB Roast Controversy (2015) – Criticized for offensive content, leading to police complaints.
  6. Bajirao Mastani Protests (2015) – Faced criticism for historical inaccuracies.
  7. PK Controversy (2014) – Protests erupted over alleged religious disrespect.
  8. My Name is Khan Ban (2010) – Shiv Sena protested against Shah Rukh Khan’s comments on Pakistani players in IPL.
  9. The Kerala Story Ban (2023) – Faced bans and opposition for its portrayal of religious conversions.
  10. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Controversy (2016) – Faced a boycott for featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.

51-60: Political and Religious Controversies

  1. Aamir Khan’s Intolerance Remark (2015) – Faced backlash for commenting on growing intolerance in India.
  2. Naseeruddin Shah’s Citizenship Act Remarks (2019) – Criticized for speaking against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
  3. Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Bheekh’ Comment (2021) – Claimed India’s independence in 1947 was a “bheekh” (handout), sparking nationwide outrage.
  4. Javed Akhtar vs RSS – Compared the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the Taliban, leading to legal notices.
  5. Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan Controversy (2023) – Faced protests over Deepika Padukone’s saffron bikini in Besharam Rang.
  6. Lata Mangeshkar vs Tanmay Bhat (2016) – AIB comedian Tanmay Bhat’s Snapchat video mimicking Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar caused outrage.
  7. Sonu Nigam’s Azaan Comment (2017) – Called the morning Azaan a disturbance, leading to massive backlash.
  8. Amitabh Bachchan and Bofors Scandal (1987) – Allegedly linked to the Bofors gun deal; later cleared.
  9. Swara Bhasker’s Anti-CAA Protest Stance – Criticized and trolled for her outspoken opposition to CAA.
  10. Rajinikanth’s Kaala Ban (2018) – Karnataka banned Kaala over Rajinikanth’s comments on the Cauvery water dispute.

61-70: Relationship and Marriage Controversies

  1. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Age Gap – Their relationship faced trolling due to the 10-year age difference.
  2. Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapur Divorce – Involved allegations of abuse and financial disputes.
  3. Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan’s Divorce – Faced media attention due to their age gap and family pressures.
  4. Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra’s Secret Wedding – Their marriage was kept under wraps, inviting speculation.
  5. Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan Divorce – Rumors of infidelity surrounded their separation.
  6. Aamir Khan’s Divorce from Kiran Rao – Announced separation in 2021, raising questions about their relationship.
  7. Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput Breakup – Their relationship remained in the limelight even after Sushant’s death.
  8. Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif Breakup – Speculations of infidelity caused their split.
  9. Himesh Reshammiya’s Extramarital Affair – His affair with Sonia Kapoor led to his divorce.
  10. Kalki Koechlin and Anurag Kashyap Divorce – Cited irreconcilable differences, leading to their separation.

71-80: Financial and Tax Fraud Cases

  1. Sonu Sood IT Raid (2021) – Accused of tax evasion after his philanthropic activities gained attention.
  2. Rakhi Sawant’s Obscene Content Case – Faced legal action for sharing explicit content.
  3. Anurag Kashyap and Taapsee Pannu IT Raid – Investigated for alleged tax evasion.
  4. Raj Kapoor’s Studio Tax Evasion – Faced allegations of financial irregularities.
  5. Rishi Kapoor’s Smuggling Allegations – Accused of gold smuggling in the 80s.
  6. Shilpa Shetty’s Raj Kundra Investment Fraud – Investigated for financial irregularities linked to Kundra’s businesses.
  7. Govinda’s Alleged Money Laundering – Questioned in a Ponzi scheme probe.
  8. Karisma Kapoor’s Property Dispute – Fought a legal battle over ancestral property.
  9. Dilip Kumar’s Property Row – Faced disputes over his Mumbai bungalow.
  10. Sunny Deol’s Loan Default – His Juhu bungalow was put up for auction over non-payment of dues.

81-90: Film and Career Controversies

  1. Vivek Oberoi’s Meme on Aishwarya Rai (2019) – Trolled for a distasteful meme mocking Aishwarya’s relationships.
  2. Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora Relationship – Faced criticism due to their age gap.
  3. Kangana Ranaut’s Indira Gandhi Film – Her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in Emergency faced backlash.
  4. Parineeti Chopra’s ‘Fat Shaming’ Comments – Criticized for her remarks on body positivity.
  5. Disha Patani’s Bold Photoshoots – Faced backlash for her revealing photoshoots.
  6. Mallika Sherawat’s Bold Roles – Her provocative roles were criticized for being “too bold.”
  7. Aishwarya Rai’s Skin Lightening Allegations – Accused of endorsing fairness products.
  8. Karan Johar’s ‘Student of the Year’ Nepotism – Criticized for launching star kids.
  9. Akshay Kumar’s ‘Rustom’ National Award – Faced allegations of favoritism when awarded the National Award.
  10. Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Liger’ Failure – Criticized for over-promoting the film, which flopped at the box office.

91-100: Miscellaneous Controversies

  1. Kapil Sharma’s Twitter Meltdown (2018) – Abused a journalist online, leading to public outrage.
  2. Rakhi Sawant’s Pakistan Comment – Faced backlash for her remarks supporting Pakistan.
  3. Karan Johar’s Alleged Drug Party – Accused of hosting a drug party attended by Bollywood celebrities.
  4. Amitabh Bachchan’s Panama Papers Leak – His name appeared in the controversial Panama Papers.
  5. Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia’s Troubled Marriage – Their separation was widely discussed in the media.
  6. Rekha’s Sindoor Appearance – Sparked controversy by wearing sindoor at public events despite not being married.
  7. Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Love Jihad’ Allegations – His marriage to Kareena Kapoor invited political commentary.
  8. Raveena Tandon’s ‘N**E Photoshoot’ Comment – Criticized by Bollywood for her remarks on actresses doing bold shoots.
  9. Luv Ranjan’s Sexual Harassment Allegations – Faced accusations of misconduct.
  10. Boney Kapoor’s Sridevi Insurance Rumors – Faced allegations of financial motives behind Sridevi’s accidental death.

These controversies have not only stirred the media but also influenced Bollywood’s public image. Let me know if you’d like detailed insights into any particular controversy!

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