Bollywood in the midst of controversies: From Deepika to Aryan Khan and Saif Ali Khan, these big names will be in the headlines in 2025

2025 Bollywood Controversies: The year 2025 was not just a year of box office figures for Bollywood, but also witnessed controversies, legal battles, security incidents and social media debates. The Hindi film industry has been in the news time and again this year, where cases involving big stars have brought issues like creative freedom, personal security, moral responsibility and increasing public surveillance in the digital age to the fore.

Deepika’s exit from ‘Spirit’

At the beginning of the year, a big decision of Deepika Padukone created a stir in the industry. According to reports, he left director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit. Reasons cited were professional and creative differences, including eight-hour working schedules, profit sharing and time commitments. There was also talk of Deepika focusing on work-life balance after becoming a mother in 2024. Later she also backed out of the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD.

Legal issue on Aryan Khan’s web series

Aryan Khan’s Netflix series Ba**ds of Bollywood also got embroiled in controversies. Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede filed a defamation suit over a character in the series, alleging that his likeness was portrayed in a negative light.

attack on saif ali khan

In a shocking incident in January, Saif Ali Khan was attacked during a robbery attempt at his Mumbai home. After the arrest of the accused, this incident raised serious questions about celebrity security in Mumbai.

Diljit Dosanjh and political controversy

Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh’s film Sardaar Ji 3 came into controversy over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, protests intensified and a decision was taken not to release the film in India.

hera pheri 3 drama

There were reports of alleged differences between Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar regarding Hera Pheri 3. Later, Akshay clarified that their relationship was normal and the controversy was blown out of proportion.

Legal dispute of Karisma Kapoor’s children

Karisma Kapoor’s children Samaira and Kiyan are locked in a legal battle over their late father Sunjay Kapur’s will, turning a private family matter into a public debate.

Social media and paparazzi debate

From cricketer Virat Kohli’s Instagram ‘like’ controversy to Jaya Bachchan’s comment on paparazzi, social media and media culture were also in the news.