Entertainment
Bollywood Yearender 2022: From Deepika Padukone’s saffron bikini in Besharam Rang to Ranveer Singh’s oops photoshoot, the biggest controversies
The year 2022 saw many Bollywood stars landing in trouble and being trolled for some legitimate and bizarre mistakes. Even though they are still in the news, we take you down memory lane on the controversies that dogged Bollywood this year.

by- Divyansh Thakur
Tinsel town shines bright like a diamond as the year ends but it has a dark side as well. The actors, who we think are living the good life, land in trouble very often due to their slightest mistakes.
Hindi cinema is already suffering the ill-effects of the trend of films getting boycotted, and amid this armtwisting, many actors, filmmakers are blasted for their comments, tweets or even the dresses they wear or even when they don’t.
2022 saw a number of Bollywood stars in deep hot water and being trolled for some legitimate and bizarre mistakes. Even though they are still in the news, we take you down memory lane on the controversies that dogged Bollywood this year.
Deepika Padukone’s saffron bikini in Besharam Rang
As soon as the Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer Pathaan’s song Besharam Rang was released, it won kudos and love from the fans but also a lot of criticism from the BJP functionaries and right wing organisations.

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said the green and saffron colours of the actors’ clothing, as well as the song’s lyrics and the movie’s title, all need to be fixed before the movie’s release in January 2023. Many other Hindu outfits staged protests across the country, demanding a ban on the film.
Ranveer Singh charged after his naked photoshoot
Ranveer Singh has previously been the subject of jokes because of his zany wardrobe choices, which frequently shock the eyeball.
But in September this year, he dropped every bit of them! The actor went buck naked for a photoshoot for PAPER magazine.

An FIR was filed against him in Mumbai and a number of social activists even launched a campaign to collect clothes for the actor.
IFFI jury chief Nadav Lapid and The Kashmir Files
The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, grabbed attention throughout the year. Israeli director and IFFI jury chair Nadav Lapid said the film was vulgar and propaganda, 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. Some defended him, while others accused him of being unsympathetic to the plight of Kashmiri Pandits.
Kaali Poster controversy
Leena Manimekalai, an Indian documentary maker, posted the poster she curated for her film Kaali, which kicked up a row. The depiction of Goddess Kali smoking a cigarette in this poster offended many people.

In addition to smoking, the poster showed the actress portraying Kali holding a trishul in one hand and the LGBTQ pride flag in the other. Many said that the Hindu deity was being disrespected and called for the filmmaker to face harsh punishment. After the outcry, the filmmaker was the target of numerous FIRs, but she stood her ground.
Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi get ED summons
Bollywood actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case launched against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

Chandrashekhar was introduced to both actors by Bollywood actor Pinky Irani. In August, the ED’s Delhi office summoned Fatehi, and in September, the ED repeatedly recorded Fernandez’s statement for the case.
Richa Chadda’s Galwan moment
The Gangs of Wasseypur actor was the recipient of harsh criticism for her reply “Galwan says Hi” to a tweet quoting the Northern Command GOC-in-C saying the Indian Army was prepared to wrest back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Akshay Kumar was among the celebrities who criticised Richa Chadda for her comment. Veteran actor Prakash Raj, a Modi critic, defended her and denounced Akshay Kumar. She also faced backlash from Shiv Sena spokesperson Anand Dubey, who demanded stern action against the “anti-national” actor from Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Sajid Khan in Bigg Boss 16 and #MeToo
In October 2021, the #MeToo movement converged on Bigg Boss Season 16 when Sajid Khan was listed as a participant.

Khan had been accused of sexually harassing nine women. Due to his nomination, actors Ali Fazal, Mandana Karimi, Sherlyn and Saloni Chopra, as well as singer Sona Mohapatra, all demanded that he be kicked off Bigg Boss. But Bigg Boss, as we know, thrives on any publicity, good, bad or the #MeToo kind.
Dhanush divorces Aishwarya Rajinikanth
Cinema is where romance and real-life love stories are brought to life, as seen in the Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s divorce.

Divorces and breakups occasionally make the news, though. The couple had two sons after their wedding in 2004. They requested that people respect their privacy when they announced their separation earlier this year on social media.
Entertainment
Truth revealed: Kajol pulls off publicity stunt to announce upcoming web-series The Trial, putting netizens in bewilderment
In her most recent tweet and Instagram post, the DDLJ actor said, she is facing one of the toughest trials of her life.

Bollywood actor Kajol today created a buzz across the internet after she made an announcement of her decision of quitting social media. While the actor removed all of her Instagram posts earlier, her Twitter profile remained the same.
In her most recent tweet and Instagram post, the DDLJ actor said, she is facing one of the toughest trials of her life.
Taking a break from social media, she captioned the post on Twitter and Instagram. While the actor had not specified why she deleted all of her posts, some users believed it to be a publicity stunt for her upcoming web-series, a Hindi version of the American courtroom drama The Good Wife.
This move by the Bollywood star made users wonder whether it was a publicity stunt or the actor in real is facing some tough time. However, hours later Kajol made another post that featured a motion poster announcing her upcoming web-series The Trial- Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhokha.
The video informed the trailer for the courtroom drama will be out on June 12. The actor’s post put an end to the diverse speculations by the fans and the users across internet.
A user in her earlier post this morning, termed it to be a part of her promotion. The user anticipated it right saying, the actor is starring in a version of the OTT series The Good Wife, whose lead protagonist is a lawyer. Also, others wrote, it to be a publicity stunt for her future series.

After announcing her break from social media, she was spotted in Mumbai by the celebrity Paparazzi Viral Bhayani, who posted a video of the Dilwale actor. In the video the actor was seen stepping out of a building in a hurry, the actor appeared to be in a tense situation, while some claimed she was crying.
The video by the actor is also being seen as a publicity stunt by the actor to create hype before dropping the motion poster announcing her upcoming project.
The Trial as revealed by the motion poster will be released on the popular OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar. It will also feature actors Jisshu U Sengupta, Ally Khan, and Sheeba Chadha along others.
Meanwhile, Kajol is now working on several notable projects and will soon be seen in Lust Stories 2. Recently, the show’s teaser was released. The Netflix series, which also stars Neena Gupta, Vijay Varma, and Tamannaah Bhatia, is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Konkona Sensharma, and R Balki.
Entertainment
OMG 2 poster reveal: Akshay Kumar, Yami Gautam starrer to hit theaters on August 11
After 11 years of the first part, Akshay Kumar is back with the social comedy sequel OMG.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is back with an update on his upcoming movie Oh My God 2 (OMG). The actor today took to his Instagram and revealed a new poster of himself from the movie and the release date.
The film is scheduled to release on August 11, 2023. After 11 years of the first part, Akshay Kumar is back with the social comedy sequel OMG. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the sequel of the film to get released as the first part of the film was a huge hit.
Sharing the photo on Instagram Kumar wrote, we are coming, you are also invited. In the latest poster shared by Akshay, he is depicted in a never-before-seen pose which is inspired by Lord Shiva. In the poster, Kumar is seen having long hair and carrying Lord Shiva’s damru (power drum), making his look remarkable. Ever since Akshay dropped the poster, fans are mesmerised by his new look and the poster of the film has gone viral on the internet.
In the first part of the film starring Paresh Rawal which was released in 2012, Akshay played the character of Lord Krishna.
Oh My God 2 is based on India’s sex education system. The film also stars Yami Gautam, Pankaj Tiwari, Arun Govil, and Amir Naik in pivotal roles. The film is directed by Amit Rai, with producers Ashwin Varde, Viacom 18, and Jio Studios. Akshay Kumar began filming the movie in October 2021 in Madhya Pradesh but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shooting of the film was postponed.
However, at the box office, Akshay’s movie will compete with Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. Both films are also scheduled to release on the same date, August 11.
Entertainment
Adipurush: Ranbir Kapoor to book 10,000 tickets for underprivileged children
Om Raut film’s Adipurush, represents Indian cinema’s attempt to adapt one of the greatest mythical tales on the big screen.

Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush is all set to hit the screen on June 16. Ahead of the release, today it was confirmed that 10,000 tickets for Adipursh will be reserved by Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor for unprivileged children.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh announced the news on his social media accounts confirming Ranbir’s involvement in the film. He tweeted a poster of Adipurush and wrote, “#Xclusiv… RANBIR KAPOOR TO BOOK 10,000 TICKETS OF ‘ADIPURUSH’ FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN… AUTHENTIC POSTERIn addition to #RanbirKapoor, #Adipurush #Prabhas #KritiSanon #SaifAliKhan #SunnySingh #DevdattaNage is also used.
Om Raut film’s Adipurush, represents Indian cinema’s attempt to adapt one of the greatest mythical tales on the big screen. Prabhas will be seen playing Lord Ram in the film, with Kriti Sanon as Janaki and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh. Prabhas will collaborate with Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan for the first time.
The film has been made in Hindi and Telugu in order for a pan-Indian release.
With a massive budget of Rs 500 crore, Adipurush is said to be one of the most expensive films ever produced in the film industry. ‘Panipat’, a high-budget period drama from Ashutosh Gowarikar, was Krti’s first high-budget period production.
Meanwhile, Tollywood producer Abhishek Agarwal, who holds the record of mega-hit films like The Kashmir Files and Kartikey 2, also announced to donate 10,000 free tickets for Prabhas’ epic mythological movie Adipurush.
He said, there is a lesson for humanity in every chapter of Lord Shri Ram. He needs to be known to this generation, and his Divine Footsteps must be followed.
Government schools, orphanages, and old age homes all over Telangana will be given tickets.
He also shared the contact details for the registration. For getting free tickets he asked to Contact: 9505034567 or send mail to: info@agarwalarts.com
-
India News1 hour ago
Former CJI Justice MN Venkatachaliah to launch India Legal App tomorrow
-
India News10 hours ago
Fire breaks out in air-conditioned coach of Durg-Puri Express in Odisha, creates panic, no fatalities reported | Watch video
-
Karnataka News1 hour ago
Karnataka removes chapters on RSS founder Hedgewar from school books, BJP leaders protest
-
India News10 hours ago
Fire engulfs Delhi hospital, 20 newborns rescued
-
Latest Politics News9 hours ago
Congress hits back at Foreign Minister Jaishankar, says PM Modi began taking domestic politics abroad first
-
India News8 hours ago
Caught on cam: 22-year-old man hits, stabs man on Delhi street, suspect arrested
-
India News8 hours ago
Open AI CEO Sam Altman meets PM Modi to discuss AI opportunities in India
-
Trending8 hours ago
Watch: Elephant and rhino engage in a scuffle, internet goes crazy