From Deepika Padukone’s revelations on Koffee With Karan about her relationship to Om Raut’s controversial kiss with Kriti Sanon, Bollywood has seen its fair share of major controversies this year. Read on!

Biggest Bollywood Controversies Of 2023 (Credit: Instagram)

In a year marked by surprises and controversies, Bollywood has found itself in the eye of several controversies, sparking discussions and debates among fans worldwide. Take a look at some of the biggest Bollywood controversies of 2023:

Kriti Sanon and Om Raut’s Temple Controversy:

Actress Kriti Sanon and director Om Raut faced criticism for a cheek kiss captured on video at Tirupati temple just before the release of their film Adipurush. The public disapproved of the gesture on the holy premises, stirring a debate on appropriateness.

Tamannaah Bhatia’s Bold Scene in Jee Karda:

Tamannaah Bhatia garnered attention for a bold scene in the web series Jee Karda on Amazon Prime Video, featuring a topless moment. This sparked criticism, with some expressing shock and disapproval of her daring role in the series.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur’s Kiss Scene Backlash:

The trailer of Tiku Weds Sheru faced backlash as it featured a kiss scene between 49-year-old Nawazuddin Siddiqui and 21-year-old Avneet Kaur. Critics voiced concerns about the age difference between the actors, directing disapproval towards the film’s producers.

Adipurush Faces Severe Backlash:

Adipurush, a star-studded film with Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh, received severe criticism upon its theatrical release. Issues ranged from trolling Prabhas for his acting to disapproval of Kriti Sanon’s portrayal of Maa Sita and criticism of poor VFX and a modernized storyline.

Animal – Rashmika Mandanna’s Criticism:

Rashmika Mandanna, who played Geetanjali in the film Animal, faced criticism for her role. Audience dissatisfaction centered on perceived challenges in delivering dialogues, particularly in a pivotal scene that triggered online discussions.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone Relationship Revelation:

In a recent episode of KWK 8, Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone delved into their relationship. Deepika’s revelation about seeing ‘other people’ while seeing each other sparked controversy. She said, ‘Even if we were technically allowed to see other people, we would just keep coming back to each other.’

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor Lipstick Controversy:

Alia Bhatt stirred controversy by revealing in a video that Ranbir Kapoor dislikes her wearing lipstick and would request her to ‘wipe it off.’ The statement triggered outrage and discussions about personal preferences in relationships.

These controversies have kept Bollywood enthusiasts engaged in discussions, emphasizing the industry’s ability to make headlines beyond the silver screen.