"Age matters between the legs'': When Bipasha Basu & Amar Singh's leaked dirty call created a storm

There was a time when controversies in Bollywood didn’t spread through Instagram reels or Twitter trends but through forwarded links, whispered gossips, and endless speculation. One such episode that shook both the entertainment industry and political corridors was the infamous leaked phone call allegedly between actress Bipasha Basu and politician Amar Singh. It was 2011, and the scandal became one of the most talked-about leaks of its time.

The Call That Shocked Everyone

The conversation, said to have been recorded a few years earlier but leaked in 2011, had a playful yet risqué undertone that instantly made headlines. The audio began innocently enough with greetings and casual banter, but soon moved into cheeky territory. Bipasha was heard joking about age not really mattering, to which Amar Singh allegedly quipped that it only matters “between the legs.” The exchange, followed by Bipasha’s laughter, gave tabloids exactly what they needed to spin it into a full-blown sensation.

At a time when social media was still in its early stages in India, the clip spread across websites and forums like wildfire. People dissected the conversation, mocked it, debated it, and even moral-policed it. While both Amar Singh and Bipasha Basu denied the authenticity of the call, the damage was done. Their names were locked together in one of the most bizarre celebrity-politics crossovers India had witnessed.

Amar Singh: A Powerful And Controversial Figure

For Amar Singh, this was yet another controversy in a career filled with highs, lows, and plenty of drama. A key member of the Samajwadi Party, Singh was known as a shrewd dealmaker and a man with access to Bollywood’s inner circles as well as Delhi’s power corridors. His flamboyant lifestyle, network of celebrity friends, and sharp political instincts made him a headline magnet. Though his clout eventually diminished, Singh continued to remain in the public eye until his passing in 2020. The leaked call episode added an odd footnote to his political legacy.

Bipasha Basu: The Star Of The 2000s

For Bipasha Basu, the timing of the leak was particularly damaging. She was one of the most sought-after actresses in the 2000s, known for her bold choices and magnetic screen presence. From Raaz to Jism, No Entry to Dhoom 2, she ruled the box office with a mix of thrillers, romances, and commercial blockbusters. The leaked call, however, shifted the conversation away from her career to her personal life. While she firmly rubbished the recording as fabricated, the incident followed her for years as one of the biggest scandals linked to her name.

From Headlines To Home Life

Even while away from films, Bipasha found herself in the news recently. A viral clip of actress Mrunal Thakur referring to her as a “muscle lady” resurfaced and sparked backlash online. Mrunal later clarified her statement, saying it was from years ago and not intended to be disrespectful, and even issued an apology.

Over the past decade, Bipasha has gradually stepped away from films, appearing only occasionally on-screen. Today, her focus is firmly on her family life. Married to actor Karan Singh Grover, she embraced motherhood in 2022 with the birth of their daughter, Devi.

Her Instagram is now filled with glimpses of little Devi, giving fans a softer, homely side of the actress once hailed as Bollywood’s “sizzling siren.”

Looking back, the leaked call controversy is a reminder of how fragile celebrity reputations once were in the hands of gossip columns and anonymous audio clips. Both Bipasha Basu and Amar Singh denied it, both moved on, but the story remains etched in pop culture memory as one of the strangest scandals of the 2010s.

Today, with Amar Singh no more and Bipasha embracing motherhood, that chapter feels like a distant storm. What remains is the image of a woman who once dominated the big screen, survived the glare of controversy, and now finds joy in the everyday moments with her daughter.