Popular personalities have made headlines in 2022 for a variety of reasons, making it a memorable year. Both the entertainment industry and the celebrities that work in show business are widely recognised for their controversies. Ranveer Singh gained notoriety for his sensual magazine photoshoot while celebrities like Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor made headlines for their lavish Bollywood wedding.
Take a look at some of the Biggest controversies that sparked in 2022 :
Ranveer Singh’s sexy photoshoot led to a FIR: Ranveer Singh has previously been the subject of jokes because of his unique wardrobe choices, which frequently cause people to turn to stare at him. But in September of this year, he lost every single one of them! For an editorial picture shoot with PAPER magazine, the actor went completely naked. At the Mumbai Police Station, a FIR was filed against him, and a number of social activists even launched a campaign to collect clothing for the actor.
Bollywood actresses accused of extortion for ₹200 Crores : Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in relation to a money laundering case launched against con artist Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Sukesh Chandrashekhar, a con artist, was exposed to both actresses by Bollywood actress Pinky Irani. In August, the ED’s Delhi office asked Nora Fatehi to come, and in September, the ED repeatedly recorded Jacqueline’s statement for the case.
Sajid Khan’s participation in Bigg Boss 16: Five years ago in October, the #MeToo movement swept the world and has recently attracted new attention. There was a lot of hostility to Sajid Khan participating in Bigg Boss Season 16. He was accused of harassing nine women sexually. Actors Ali Fazal, Mandana Karimi, Sherlyn and Saloni Chopra, and singer Sona Mohapatra had all called for his removal from Bigg Boss due to his nomination.
Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s divorce : Bollywood is the place where romance and real-life love stories are brought to life. Divorces and breakups occasionally make the news, though. Two sons were born to Dhanush and Aishwarya after their 2004 wedding. They requested that people respect their privacy when they announced their separation earlier this year on social media.
Through Reels, Swara Bhaskar criticizes producers: Swara Bhasker is known for being open and honest when she tweets her thoughts on current events. The actress made fun of the directors who described her as controversial in a popular Instagram Reel that she shared. She divided the video into two parts, the first of which included her dancing while wearing a saree with the caption, “Producers be like: She’s too argumentative.” And in the second half of the video, it was stated, “Moi: More publicity for my film.” Her caption read, “Dheett (Stubborn) of the world unite.”
Richa Chadda’s remarks about the Indian Army: Richa Chadda, the actress from the film Gangs of Wasseypur, received harsh criticism after sharing the song’s line “Galwan says Hi” on social media. Akshay Kumar was among the celebrities who criticised the actress for her comment. She was saved, though, by veteran actor Prakash Raj, who denounced Khiladi Kumar.
Kanika Dhillon was called ‘Himduphobic’: The acclaimed screenwriter Kanika Dhillon launched her career with the highly acclaimed movie “Manmarziyan,” and she also authored the Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar-starring movie Raksha Bandhan. However, Kanika’s anti-Hindu tweets caused uproar when the movie was released. She received flak for being outdated and misogynistic, and the movie did terribly at the box office.
India’s International Film Festival Nadav Lapid, a jury member, criticises “The Kashmir Files:
The Kashmir Files, a movie directed by Vivek Agnihotri, continues to grab attention. Israeli director and IFFI jury chair Nadav Lapid described The Kashmir Files as “vulgar and propagandist,” which sparked a heated discussion. Lapid made several comments against the film during the closing ceremony of the 53rd IFFI, which sparked debate against him. More people joined in during the process; some defended him, while others accused him of being unsympathetic to the situation of Kashmiri Pandits.
Deepika Padukone’s ‘Bhagva’ colour outfit in ‘Besharam Rang’ from Pathaan:
The Bollywood film “Pathaan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, encounter issues of screening at Madhya Pradesh because both the government and the opposition have taken issue with the actress’s saffron outfit. State Home Minister Narottam Mishra called the attire and depictions in the movie “obscene and condemnable”