From Ranveer Singh’s naked photoshoot to Jacqueline Fernandez’s money laundering case, here are the biggest controversies of the film industry of the year 2022.
This year 2022, was filled with endless drama, gossip, rumours, and controversies in the entertainment industry. Some got love, tied the knot, welcomed babies or some had heartbreaks. This is a tough year for the Hindi film industry. Although Bollywood witnessed several boycott trends that affected many new releases, only a few manages to bring the number to the box office and touched the heart of the audience.
Amid the success of several South films. Not just movies, several personalities were also a part of various controversies. From Ranveer Singh’s nude Photoshoot for a magazine cover to Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha movie and currently Pathan Movie song Besharam Rang, there was so much going on in Bollywood Industry apart from films. As we approach the 2022 year-end, Let’s take a look at the 2022 biggest controversies in Bollywood.
Here’s the list of the controversies of 2022
Nude Photoshoot of Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh stripped down to nothing, as he posed on a rug
Ranveer Singh’s nude photoshoot for the magazine cover made the headlines in July this year and raised the temperature but he did realise that this bold move won’t just attract eyeballs, but a police complaint as well. While many Bollywood stars and filmmakers praised his photoshoot. An NGO which is based in Mumbai sought an FIR against him over Hurting women’s sentiments. In the photo, the actor stripped down to nothing, as he posed on a rug.
Jacquelin Fernandez accused in Rs. 200 crore money laundering case
Jacquelin Fernandez received many expensive gifts worth crores from conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar
Bollywood actress Jacquelin Fernandez made headlines and found herself in deep trouble when her name popped up as ED (Enforcement Directorate) filed a charge sheet, named as an accused in the Rs. 200cr. Extortion case linked to conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. She is not allowed to fly abroad and continues to appear for questioning in front of the ED regularly.
After the duo’s several intimate photos went viral, it was reported that Jacquelin Fernandez received many expensive gifts worth crores from him. Things become darker as another actress of Bollywood Nora Fatehi, who is named as the witness in this money laundering case, filed a defamation case against Jacquelin Fernandez in a Delhi court.
Akshay Kumar promoting Pan Masala
Akshay Kumar announced that he will no longer be associated with the brand and apologized to his fans
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar landed in the controversy after he joined the Vimal Pan Masala Brand alongside brand ambassadors Shahrukh Khan and Ajay Devgan this year. However, his fans were not happy with his decision, and as soon after the ad went on air, the star faced backlash. After this, Akshay Kumar announced that he will no longer be associated with the brand and apologized to his fans.
Ajay Devgan Vs Kiccha Sudeep, debate over the national language
This debate turns into a controversy, as the people of the nation started discussing this
Singham of the Bollywood industry Ajay Devgan and South star Kiccha Sudeep entered into a heated argument over the national language. When Kiccha Sudeep commented on the success of the South Indian films and said that ‘Hindi is no more a national language’. Reacting to this Ajay Devgan said ‘if Hindi is not our national language, then why do you dub your films in Hindi version’. This debate turns into a controversy, as the people of the nation started discussing this.
Sajid Khan’s Participation in Bigg Boss 16 show
Sajid Khan’s entry into the reality show Bigg Boss 16 landed him in controversy
Filmmaker, Sajid Khan’s entry into the reality show Bigg Boss 16 landed him in controversy. Sajid Khan is the accused of the #MeToo movement and was accused of sexual misconduct by several women from the film industry. After his heroic entry into the show, several B-town celebrities demanded his eviction from the show.
Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha Film
Aamir Khan returned to the big screen after 4 years gap with Laal Singh Chaddha
This year several big-budget films faced a boycott trend. Aamir Khan’s new film also faced this trend. Aamir Khan returned to the big screen after 4 years gap with Laal Singh Chaddha but couldn’t bring the expected numbers at the box office. Some Twitter users started circulating his statement from 2015 about growing intolerance in India and his wife Kiran Rao’s statement about Women’s safety.
Controversy over Besharam Rang song from Pathan
Fans loved the sizzling chemistry between Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone
After realising the first song of Pathan’s movie Besharam Song, dropped into a huge controversy. While fans loved the sizzling chemistry between Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, few political leaders raised an objection over the bikini colour which is worn by Deepika in the song. Many called for a ban on the film or replaced the objectionable scenes.