Controversies, rivalry and bad blood is pretty common in the ever-changing industry of Bollywood and drama. Starting from big-screen actors to debutants actors are required to be in front of the camera most of the time. Be it due to them undergoing a shoot or promoting the one that was just released. The constant being under the radar gets under the skin easily. It is also not possible to always keep a check of what they are saying with the fear of being judged and trolled over.
But there has come a few scenarios where they have not deterred from making a statement that took the media house by storm. Today we will take a look at a list of 11 such statements that were too spicy for the media to ignore. Some of the statements that have been brought about was brazenly displayed and there was not a hint of apology in regards to that.
Without further ado let us delve into the list.
Aamir Khan- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
At the top of the list is a statement that was made by one of the Khans in the industry. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a director who is known for his gorgeous and beautiful display of historical and factual portrayals. He hit the luck, with his one of kind creation that was Black. The Amitabh Bachchan and Ranu Mukherjee starrer was a movie that was known for its brilliance and perfection. The movie was one of the biggest hits and one of the first independent art film that crossed the blockbuster figure. While the entire Bollywood was celebrating it, Aamir made his decision pretty clear. He said, “did not like the film. I found it very insensitive. It sends out very wrong signals. It was extremely manipulative. The performances were also over the top.”
Aamir Khan- Shah Rukh Khan
Aamir has always been up in the game of controversial statements due to habit and outspoken way. We all are aware of the undisclosed rivalry between the three Khans. In an open blog, Aamir once said, “Shah Rukh is licking my feet and I am giving him to feed biscuits from time to time. What more would I be able to request?”. Even though the rivalry amongst the three big Khan’s – Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan has remained subdued for a long time period. It’s not really sure as to how things will be accepted after a few years.
Siddharth Malhotra- Alia Bhatt
Siddharth in a news interview to a magazine after his film Kapoor and Sons made statements that took up the industry by a rage. In the interview on being asked whether he would like to kiss Alia again on screen, he stated, ”Kissing Alia was Boring, I will appreciate kissing Deepika Padukone!”. The statement garnered a lot of heat and was spread out like wildfire. Even though Alia was informed about it, she chose to let this blow over and stay silent.
Jaya Bachchan- Shah Rukh Khan
When Jaya Bachchan, mother-in-law of Aishwarya came to know that there has been a few gossips regarding her daughter-in-law due to a statement that SRK made, she did not keep quiet. She came out in the open to say, “I would have slapped Shah Rukh, on the off chance that he had put forth a scandalous expression about Aishwarya in my presence.” Shah Rukh following the event did not address veteran actress Jaya Bachchan.
Mahesh Bhatt- Pooja Bhatt
One of the strongest controversial sentences was stated by Mahesh Bhatt after a magazine cover had a picture of him and his daughter locking lips for a picture. What followed was avid gossips throughout the town. Not helping to it, Mahesh made a statement that made the crowd go crazy. He stated, “If Pooja wasn’t my daughter, I’d love to Marry her.”
Salman Khan- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
At an honour function where Salman Khan was present to show support to a group of specially-abled kids, a gossip started that made to the high rankers. Salman on being asked about his input in regards to the movie that was Guzaarish has stated, “Arre, koi kutta bhi dekhne nahi Gaya.”
Shahid Kapoor- Kareena Kapoor
Everyone in the B-town is aware of the equation and the rocky lanes that are shared between the ex-couple. The duo was known to be together but soon after Kareena left Shahid to get settled with Saif Ali Khan. Owing to this when a reporter had asked Shahid whether he would be comfortable to share screen space with her again, Shahid said, “If my directors need me to work with a cow or a wild ox, I’m prepared to do it.”
Priyanka Chopra- Kareena Kapoor Khan
During the promotions of her 2012 film, Kareena had expected that her film would take over nationally in a bigger form than the movie Fashion did. Soon after the receiver of National Award came back with a reply. She said, “Well I guess if you don’t have one National Award then it’s just sour grapes you know. What do I say?”
Naseeruddin Shah- Farhan Akhtar
Theatre and veteran actor, Naseeruddin Shah has always been known for his straightforward attitude. One such statement was made by him in regards to actor Farhan Akhtar. He stated, “Farhan Akhtar films are the ones I obviously couldn’t care for.”
Sonam Kapoor- Aishwarya Rai
There were a few controversies that saw the face of the earth after Sonam started the campaign of L’oreal briefly replacing Aishwarya. Thus, when she was questioned in regards to this, “she has worked with my father so I need to call her aunty na?”
Nargis Fakhri
Nargis has always been known to shatter boundaries. Her boldness was displayed in its full form when in her interview to a Filmfare award she stated, obs. I guess they haven’t seen my butt. It’s really big too. I don’t care if people talk about my boobs.” The statement swept the point across clearly to every individual that she was not the one to be toyed with.