From its stars complicated personalities, Bollywood has seen many interviews that have created major controversies along the years, which can give us a glimpse into their world. These unguarded moments have fed the media but also sparked a broad public debates.
1Salman Khan’s Raped Woman comment
Bollywood ‘bad boy’ Salman Khan has featured in many controversial interviews. In 2016, he made an insensitive remark about his physical fatigue from filming wrestling scenes in “Sultan” saying that he felt like a “raped woman,” for which he faced major backlash and criticisms. Khan’s unapologetic response only added to the controversy despite backlash from the public.
2Bold claims by Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut is known for her bold personality. The debate over Bollywood nepotism continued for years, after she called the host Karan Johar a “flag-bearer of nepotism” on his 2017 episode of “Koffee with Karan.”
3What Aamir Khan Said About Intolerance
Aamir Khan in 2015 made headlines for writing about the growing intolerance in India, and also had said that his wife suggested if they should leave the country. Needless to say, this frank acknowledgment brought out the host of backlash he suffered — calls for boycotting his films and endorsements. Khan later attempted to clarify what he had said, insisting that he loved the country.
4Mental health awareness by Deepika Padukone
Talk about a controversial moment — finally opening up about depression in a 2015 interview, the now-iconic but then-scalding remarks made here by Deepika Padukone about her struggles with mental health were days if not weeks ahead of their time. She was praised for her role in ‘normalizing’ mental health but critics pointed out that it was a publicity stunner. Padukone, however, stood her ground, setting up the Live Love Laugh Foundation to promote mental health awareness.
5Ranbir Kapoor’s Revelation
Ranbir Kapoor had once recalled his wife Alia Bhatt meeting him for the first time when she was nine-years-old and he was twenty, while they were shooting a few pictures pertaining to their film based on child marriage in 2024. The revelation stirred discomfort and backlash in public as some found the age gap and context troubling. Kapoor’s comments raised eyebrows in the industry over the age ratio.
6Naseeruddin Shah Takes A Dig At Former Superstars
Naseeruddin Shah is an actor who never shied from sharing his thoughts through words. He had called Rajesh Khanna a “bad actor” in an interview in 2016 and ascribed the failure of Bachchan’s films to bad role selection, declaring “Sholay” not even a good film. This comment angered many fans and industry experts igniting a heated conversation about respect and critique in boq.
7Govinda Opens Up On ‘Avatar’ Claims
According to a 2019 interview, Govinda had turned down a role in James Cameron’s Avatar because he ‘didn’t want to paint beside blue’ His statement was therefore disbelieved, nay mocked as to the veracity of his statement. This debate drew attention to the narrow sliver of personal experiences and public image.
8Sunny Deol’s Fallout Over Darr
Sunny Deol reacted publicly to how he was sidelined in favour of Shah Rukh Khan’s character in the 1993 film Darr. His frank admissions of conflicts with director Yash Chopra and co-star Khan, meanwhile offered glimpses into the drama that simmers behind the scenes of Bollywood features.
9‘Koffee with Karan’ blunder by Alia Bhatt
In one such blunder, Alia Bhatt confused Prithviraj Chauhan as the President of India in a 2013 episode of Koffee with Karan. This goof-up opened a floodgate for trolling and sparked debates on the knowledgeability of Bollywood stars. Bhatt had later accepted it with a sense of humor, featuring in a parody video called Genius of the Year.
10Comment on Priyanka Chopra’s Nationality
When Priyanka Chopra expressed “I am an Indian actor, but I am not an Indian star” in a 2015 interview, it was met with plenty of backlash. This was taken as a snub to Bollywood by many, sparking hot debates about national identity and the global reach of ambition. Later she said that her comment was misinterpreted.
11Anushka Sharma Controversy
Lip fillers: Anushka Sharma had faced a lot of flak after the actress’ appearance in an episode of “Koffee with Karan” in 2014. This sparked widespread media attention and public speculation. In response, Sharma blamed her alleged new look on makeup methods and said she took issue with the “disparaging conversation” about her appearance.
12Rishi Kapoor’s Twitter Rants
The Twitter handle of late actor Rishi Kapoor was never a filtered one. His unfiltered and often divisive tweets covering everything from politics to industry commentary regularly attracted media coverage. Although they admired his frankness, others considered his comments inappropriate which resulted in several public squabbles.
13Kareena Kapoor Promoting Heroine
In 2012, during the promotions of her film Heroine, Kareena Kapoor had been quoted saying that the film industry was male-dominated and actresses had a shorter shelf life. While her comments ignited discussions on gender disparity in Bollywood, many appeared to agree with Soni’s observations but others felt she was generalising.
