Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Bollywood Stars in 2025's Biggest Controversies
In 2025, several Bollywood stars found themselves in the middle of big controversies.
Deepika Padukone left two big movies because she wanted to work only 8 hours a day, which some people disagreed with.
Ranveer Singh, her husband, had an old interview go viral where he talked about working extra hours.
This made people talk more about Deepika's decision.
Paresh Rawal left and then came back to Hera Pheri 3 after a legal notice.
Diljit Dosanjh released his movie Sardaar Ji 3 in foreign countries because of boycott calls in India.
Ranveer Singh also apologized for making fun of a goddess from the movie Kantara.
Jaya Bachchan was criticized for saying mean things about paparazzi.
These controversies made people talk a lot about how celebrities should behave.
Deepika Padukone exited high-budget films Spirit and Kalki 2 over an 8-hour shift demand.
Paresh Rawal initially left Hera Pheri 3 due to a legal notice but later returned to the project.
Diljit Dosanjh released Sardaar Ji 3 in foreign countries amid boycott calls in India.
Ranveer Singh apologized for mimicking a goddess from Kantara during a performance.
Jaya Bachchan faced backlash for criticizing paparazzi for their behavior and comments.
- Who
- Bollywood stars including Deepika Padukone, Paresh Rawal, Diljit Dosanjh, Ranveer Singh, and Jaya Bachchan
- What
- Controversies involving exits from projects, boycott calls, cultural insensitivity, public criticism, and working hours
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Where
- India and international locations
- Why
- Various reasons including demands for better working conditions, cultural sensitivity, and public behavior
Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand
Ranveer Singh's extra shooting hours
Working Hours
Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand
Deepika Padukone insists on an 8-hour shift to balance work and family life, especially with a one-year-old daughter.
Ranveer Singh's extra shooting hours
Ranveer Singh advocates for flexibility in shooting hours, stating that sometimes extra hours are necessary to meet production demands.
- Deepika Padukone
- Exited from Spirit and Kalki 2 over 8-hour shift demand
- Paresh Rawal
- Exited and later returned to Hera Pheri 3
- Diljit Dosanjh
- Released Sardaar Ji 3 in foreign countries amid boycott calls
- Ranveer Singh
- Apologized for mimicking Kantara goddess
- Jaya Bachchan
- Criticized paparazzi for invasive behavior
- Ranveer Singh
- Advocated for flexible shooting hours in a 2022 interview
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