In 2024, there have been shocking incidents one after another in the Bollywood industry. From Allu Arjun’s arrest to Poonam Pandey’s fake death to Kangana Ranaut’s slapping by a CISF officer, all these incidents made headlines of the year.
Let’s take a look at these incidents:
Allu Arjun arrested
After the success of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, Allu Arjun was in trouble. On December 4, a huge crowd gathered at the Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad, sparking a riot that led to the tragic death of a woman. The woman’s family claimed that the accident was due to Allu Arjun coming to the theater as people were excited for the actor at that time.
Subsequently, this case also created a political controversy, when the opposition alleged that the Telangana government was deliberately targeting Allu Arjun. However, the Telangana High Court granted interim bail to the actor. He was released after spending a night in prison. This issue has gained momentum not only in the film industry but also in politics.
Threats against Salman and Shahrukh Khan
In April, shootings took place outside Salman Khan’s house, when two cyclists fired four bullets before fleeing. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi took responsibility for this incident and revealed that he had given a contract of Rs 20 lakh to kill Salman.
Baba Siddiqui, a close friend of Salman, was murdered in front of his office. This murder was also committed by the Bishnoi gang. Salman and Shahrukh Khan had to step up security after these threats. The police arrested the person who made the threat from Uttar Pradesh.
Additionally, Shahrukh Khan had received death threats in November. After these threats, the security of Salman and Shahrukh Khan was further tightened.
Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan divorce rumors
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s divorce rumors intensified when both of them arrived separately at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding. This led to speculation that there was a problem in their relationship. However, both attended a big event together and dismissed these rumors.
Kangana Ranaut slapped by CISF officer
On June 6, Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a CISF officer at the Chandigarh airport. This incident took place when Kangana was accused of making objectionable remarks against farmers, which sparked off the controversy. The name of the policeman who slapped him was Kulwinder Kaur. After this incident, Kangana’s security was further tightened.
Nayanthara vs. Dhanush
The dispute between Nayanthara and Dhanush took place when Nayanthara alleged that Dhanush did not give permission to use footage from his film ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’. Nayanthara said that she had personal differences with Dhanush and hence refused to use the footage.
After this, Dhanush’s team filed a lawsuit against Nayanthara, as Nayanthara had used the images without permission. This controversy has become a topic of discussion in the Southern film industry.
A. A. Rehman’s divorce
Famous musician of the music world AR Rehman has announced his separation from his wife Saira Banu after 29 years of married life. This news quickly spread on social networks and created a stir among his fans and the media.
Soon after, Rahman’s bassist Mohini De also announced her divorce on the same day. Mohini stood up against the trolls and said Rahman was like a father to her.
Arshad Warsi’s comment on Prabhas
Arshad Warsi’s ‘Joker’ comment about Prabhas created controversy. Prabhas’ fans took it seriously and considered it objectionable. Fans of the South Indian film industry protested against this on social media. However, Warsi later clarified that he was referring to Prabhas’ character and not the actor. Despite this, this comment became a cause of controversy in the industry.
Allegations on Alia Bhatt’s film ‘Jigra’
Alia Bhatt’s film ‘Jigra’ has been accused of being a copy of Divya Khosla’s film ‘Savi’. Divya claimed that ‘corporate bookings’ were used to boost the film’s box office figures. Moreover, Vasanth Bala said that Alia was chosen without his consultation, which also led to allegations of nepotism.
After the film failed at the box office, Divya took to Instagram to share photos of an empty cinema and accused Alia of claiming fake success.
Poonam Pandey’s fake death
In February 2024, the news of internet celebrity Poonam Pandey’s death was announced, claiming that she died of cervical cancer. Her social media manager also confirmed this news. A few days later, it was revealed that it was just a marketing gimmick intended to spread awareness about cervical cancer. However, some People appreciated this intention, but this method attracted a lot of criticism.
Article on Vikrant Massey’s “retirement”
Vikrant Massey recently made a post on social media, in which he talked about his last meeting with his audience in 2025. From this post, rumors of his retirement started doing the rounds.
However, Vikrant later clarified in the interview that his words were misunderstood. He said he was just taking a break from the business and had no plans to retire.
Report of the Hema Committee in Malayalam Cinema
The Hema Committee report on Malayalam cinema highlighted the issues of oppression and inequality of women. The report states that it is very difficult for women to work in the industry and that there is a need for improvement.
The report exposes the harsh reality of discrimination and abuse, highlighting the need for change in the industry. After this report, a deep debate began in the film industry.