Year Ender 2024: Controversies That Shook the Bollywood Industry and Divided Fans

The Hindi film industry witnessed a whirlwind of controversies this year, sparking heated debates and speculation among fans and insiders alike. From shocking announcements to legal battles, here are the top controversies that dominated headlines in 2024.

Poonam Pandey’s ‘Death’ Hoax

In a bizarre turn of events, Poonam Pandey’s social media manager falsely announced her demise, which later turned out to be a promotional gimmick for cancer awareness. The move was widely condemned, with netizens accusing Pandey of leveraging a sensitive issue for publicity.

A.R. Rahman’s Divorce Sparked Infidelity Rumors

Music maestro A.R. Rahman and Saira Banu ended their decades-long marriage, setting off speculation about an alleged affair involving Rahman’s bassist, Mohini. The rumors were quashed by Rahman’s team and Mohini herself, who dismissed the claims as baseless.

Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachchan Divorce Rumors

Rumors of a split between Bollywood’s power couple surfaced after Aishwarya Rai and daughter Aaradhya attended a high-profile wedding without the Bachchan family. Recent sightings of the duo together, however, have cast doubt on the speculation.

Vikrant Massey’s Cryptic Retirement Post

Actor Vikrant Massey created a stir with a social media post hinting at his final audience appearance in 2025. While fans speculated about his retirement, Massey clarified in interviews that he is only taking a temporary break.

Kangana Ranaut x CISF Constable Slap Incident

Kangana Ranaut made headlines when reports surfaced of a CISF constable slapping the newly-elected MP while she was en route to Delhi. The incident, which quickly went viral, sparked intense discussion about protocol and decorum in public life.

Divya Khosla Kumar Accused ‘Jigra’ of Ticket Rigging

Divya Khosla Kumar accused Alia Bhatt’s film Jigra of inflating box office numbers and plagiarizing her movie Savi. The allegations of ticket rigging and content theft sent shockwaves through the industry.

Nayanthara and Dhanush's The Legal Feud

In South Indian cinema, Nayanthara and Dhanush clashed in court over a 3-second clip from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan used in Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary. Dhanush, the film’s producer, claimed ownership of the footage, leading to a heated legal battle.

These controversies not only shook Bollywood but also underscored the intense scrutiny and high stakes in the world of entertainment.