It’s common to equate celebrities with wealth, notoriety, glitz, and nonstop media attention. However, there is a cost associated with leading a prominent life, especially when legal complications emerge. A recent instance concerns Ranbir Kapoor, who is the subject of a Mumbai-filed complaint together with his family. The claim is based on a video of their Christmas celebration that is said to have offended religious feelings. Here, we look at five celebrities who have run into legal issues for strange reasons.
Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh sparked some controversy in 2022 when he posted pictures of himself naked on a magazine cover to Instagram. In a magazine interview, the actor openly declared that he could be “naked in front of a thousand people.” Nevertheless, Singh’s steamy photograph had a strange legal aftermath. Two applications for the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against Singh for supposedly “hurting sentiments of women” through his naked photographs were made to the Mumbai Police. A police report was then filed against the actor.
Amitabh Bachchan
Actor Amitabh Bachchan faced legal action in 2016 for staying on stage longer than was allowed during the national anthem. The incident happened shortly before India and Pakistan’s 2016 ICC World T20 match. Amitabh Bachchan sang the national anthem in one minute and ten seconds, more than eighteen seconds longer than the suggested time of 52 seconds. The experienced actor was surprisingly the target of a complaint for this minor departure from the agreed-upon timeline.
Twinkle Khanna
The celeb couple Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar found themselves in a legal bind after what appeared to be an innocent advertising stunt. In a fun reference to the tagline of the denim company, Kumar casually asked Khanna, who was sitting in the front row, to unbutton his pants during a ramp walk. Nevertheless, as a result of their actions, an FIR was filed against them for “creating nuisance at a public event” and “obscene act.” Twinkle swiftly got bail later on, and with the help of his solicitors, Kumar was finally cleared of all charges.
Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan garnered a lot of attention in 2011 for her audacious performance in the movie “The Dirty Picture.” The actress encountered criticism in addition to receiving praise for her out-of-the-ordinary portrayal. Concerning Vidya’s ‘indecent’ performance in the movie, a formal complaint was lodged. Vidya was judged and accused of creating “inconvenience to women” despite the film’s emphasis on a woman’s right to self-expression and compliance with the plot’s requirements.
Ranbir Kapoor
Sanjay Tiwari, a resident of Mumbai, filed a complaint at the Ghatkopar police station against Ranbir Kapoor and his family after expressing disgust over a popular Christmas video featuring the actor. Tiwari, backed by attorneys Ashish Rai and Pankaj Mishra, claimed that Kapoor can be seen in the video pouring alcohol over a cake and setting it on fire while uttering the phrase “Jai Mata Di.” According to the complaint, this activity violates Hindu customs as alcohol was purposefully consumed while celebrating a festival honouring a different religion. Tiwari says it wounded his religious feelings.