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From blackbuck poaching to drug raids and assault charges, Indian actors have often swapped red carpets for courtrooms. This feature explores the many stars whose run-ins with the law became national headlines, revealing how fame, controversy, and justice often perform a chaotic number together.
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Arrested for illegal firearms linked to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, Sanjay Dutt’s trial drew massive media attention. Initially sentenced to six years, later reduced to five, he served his term and returned to films. Now free, he’s active across Hindi, Tamil, Kannada industries.
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In 2012, Saif Ali Khan was charged with assault after a scuffle at a Mumbai restaurant. Though he wasn’t imprisoned, the case highlighted celebrity conduct under legal scrutiny. Now free, Saif remains one of the most acclaimed actors across OTT platforms and mainstream cinema.
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Arrested in 2013 for abetment to suicide in the Jiah Khan case, Sooraj Pancholi spent time in Arthur Road Jail before being granted bail. Still entangled in legal battles, he's not fully free but recently returned to films with a release titled Kesari Veer.
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After Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, Rhea Chakraborty was arrested by the NCB for procuring banned substances and spent a month in Byculla Jail. Now acquitted, she remains a subject of public interest while gradually returning to entertainment via YouTube, brands, and more.
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Aditya Pancholi was arrested in 2015 for allegedly assaulting a neighbour. He was granted bail after initial proceedings. Pancholi’s name has surfaced in multiple controversies, but this incident stood out for its documentation in public records.
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Shiney Ahuja was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping his domestic help in 2009 and granted bail in 2011. The case deeply affected his career, and though he attempted a comeback, his post-release presence in films remained limited and low-profile.
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Convicted in the 1998 blackbuck case and sentenced in the 2002 hit-and-run incident, Salman Khan served brief jail time across both. His legal battles remain in public focus, but he continues to be a free man and one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars.
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In 2013, Rajpal Yadav was sent to ten days’ judicial custody for contempt of court after submitting a false affidavit in a ₹5 crore loan dispute. Though brief, the case exposed the financial pitfalls of celebrity ventures. He’s now active in films again.
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At a fashion show, Akshay Kumar sparked controversy by asking wife Twinkle Khanna to unbutton his jeans on stage, leading to a public indecency complaint. He appeared before police and was released on bail. Now free, he remains one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars.
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Allu Arjun was briefly detained after a stampede at a film premiere led to a casualty. Granted bail, he expressed regret as legal inquiries followed. Now free, he stands as one of the biggest PAN-Indian stars after the massive success of Pushpa and its sequel.