Controversies & Eventful Incidents Of 2025; From Saif Ali Khan Stabbing, Deepika Padukone 8-Hour Shift Fight, Ranveer Singh-Kantara Row & More –
2025 was nothing short of a rollercoaster for Bollywood, packed with shocking incidents, high-voltage controversies, and headline-making exits. From real-life to on-set disputes, inheritance battles, and OTT show spats, the year kept fans glued to news feeds. Here’s a roundup of the most talked-about controversies and eventful moments that defined 2025 –
Controversies & Eventful Incidents Of 2025 –
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Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Incident
In the early hours of January 16, 2025, an intruder broke into Saif Ali Khan’s Bandra home, allegedly to rob him. Saif tried to protect his family, and the attacker stabbed him several times, including near his spine.
He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, and had surgery to remove part of the knife. Kareena Kapoor Khan and their kids were safe, and the police later arrested a suspect.
Paresh Rawal Hera Pheri 3 Controversy
For a hot minute in 2025, it looked like Hera Pheri 3 might be missing its legendary Baburao because Paresh Rawal suddenly stepped away from the film, shocking fans and even triggering a legal notice from Akshay Kumar’s production team amid claims of breach of commitment.
Rawal clarified later that there were no bad vibes with director Priyadarshan and after some behind-the-scenes chats, apologies, and the OG trio hashing it out, he made a cheerful comeback to the project, reuniting with Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty so the classic comic gang can hit the screen together again.
Diljit Dosanjh Sardaarji 3 Controversy
Diljit Dosanjh’s Punjabi hit Sardaar Ji 3 landed in controversy in 2025 after audiences objected to the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir amid rising India–Pakistan tensions. The backlash snowballed into boycott calls and warnings from film bodies, pushing the makers to skip the India release and go overseas instead.
Diljit later clarified that the film was shot well before the political flare-up and stood by the team, but by then the comedy had already turned into a full-blown headline factory.
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Death Of Karisma Kapoor’s Ex-Husband Sunjay Kapur & The Inheritance Battle –
After industrialist Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025, a Rs 30,000 crore family drama popped off when a will suddenly appeared saying his widow Priya Sachdev Kapur gets most of his massive estate.
Karisma Kapoor’s kids, Samaira and Kiaan, backed by their mom, protested in the Delhi High Court, claiming the will looks fishy and they deserve their fair share of their dad’s fortune.
Sameer Wankhede vs The Ba***ds Of Bollywood
When Aryan Khan’s Netflix series The Bads of Bollywood dropped, it did more than spark OTT binges. It also stirred former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, who claimed one character looked far too similar to him and portrayed law enforcement as goofy and unfair, especially since he led the 2021 cruise ship drug bust that put Aryan in the spotlight.
Wankhede moved the Delhi High Court against the makers, Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, and Netflix, calling the portrayal false, malicious, and defamatory. He also sought damages, alleging the show even insults the national motto.
Deepika Padukone Removed From Kalki 2, 8-Hour Shift Controversy
In 2025, Deepika Padukone found herself at the center of a big buzz when she was dropped from the Kalki 2 after reportedly asking for a fixed eight-hour shooting day and other conditions that the producers felt didn’t fit the massive VFX-heavy project’s schedule and budget.
They said the film “deserves commitment” and parted ways with her. Deepika, who had also walked out of Spirit over similar work-hour issues, later explained in interviews that her stance wasn’t about lack of commitment. She pointed out that several male superstars have followed shorter or flexible workdays for years without facing the same scrutiny.
She was of the opinion that advocating for workable hours, especially as a new mom, shouldn’t be controversial. Her comments sparked a wider online debate about work culture, gender double standards, and burnout in Indian cinema!
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Ranveer Singh Kantara Controversy
At the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Ranveer Singh tried to praise Rishab Shetty’s hit film Kantara by reenacting its intense Daiva scene, but he accidentally sparked a firestorm when he referred to the sacred deity as a “female ghost” and mimicked the moment on stage in front of Shetty and a starry crowd.
Many people online felt his imitation was insensitive and disrespectful to cultural and religious sentiments, leading to formal complaints and a lot of social-media backlash. Ranveer quickly took to Instagram to issue a public apology, saying his intention was simply to admire Shetty’s performance and that he respects all cultures and traditions.
Ranveer Singh Don 3 Exit
Ranveer Singh was announced as the new face of Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 but he has reportedly exited the project. The decision is said to come after the massive success of his action film Dhurandhar, with Ranveer choosing to shift focus toward exploring new roles and fast-tracking other projects like the zombie thriller Pralay.
Akshaye Khanna Drishyam 3 Exit
In late 2025, Akshaye Khanna quit Drishyam 3 just before shooting started. The split happened over pay and creative differences. The director confirmed that Jaideep Ahlawat joined the cast, but he isn’t replacing Akshaye’s role.
Whether it was real-life danger, creative disagreements, or online uproar, 2025 reminded us that the world of Bollywood is never short of drama, be it on screen or off. From actors making bold career choices to legal showdowns and cultural debates, these incidents highlighted the pressures and public scrutiny that come with fame!
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