Bollywood's top controversies of 2021

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Aryan Khan to Raj Kundra & Aamir Khan to Kangana who all were in the news in 2021

2021 saw many Bollywood celebs caught up in a storm for all the wrong reasons. From Aryan Khan's arrest to Kangana Ranaut being banned on social media what kept Bollywood in news let's take a look.

Aryan Khan's arrest in drugs case

In October, superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested on a cruise ship by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection with the Mumbai cruise drugs case. He had to spend almost three weeks in jail and was released on bail on October 28. Later the court found that Aryan had no drugs in his possession but was asked to mark weekly attendance at the NCB office. Now he has been given relief from that.

Raj Kundra arrested in adult film case

In July, actress Shilpa Shetty's husband & businessman Raj Kundra was arrested in connection with an alleged adult film racket. He was accused of producing and distributing pornographic content through his apps. After Raj Kundra's arrest, Shilpa stayed silent but later she released a statement on social media, asking everyone to be respectful of her privacy. Raj was released on bail in September.

Aamir Khan announces divorce

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan announced a divorce with his 2nd wife Kiran Rao in July 2021. The couple issued a joint statement mentioning that they will co-parent their son Azad Rao Khan. Aamir had married Kiran Rao in 2005. Not Only Aamir, southern actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya also separated just before their 4th wedding anniversary.

Ananya Panday questioned by NCB

After Aryan Khan’s arrest in connection to the drugs case, Ananya Pandey’s house was also raided by the NCB. The NCB had questioned Ananya on the basis of the WhatsApp chat with Aryan Khan. However, she denied all the reports claiming that she agreed to arrange drugs for Aryan Khan.

Babita Ji and Tappu's rumoured relationship

Popularly known as Babita Ji and Tappu of the popular show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Munmun and Raj were in news this year for their relationship rumours. However, both rubbished such reports and called them ‘cooked-up stories’.

Jacqueline Fernandez summened by ED

Jacqueline Fernandez found herself in trouble after her connection with conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar came into the limelight. Conman Sukesh was allegedly involved in extorting hundreds of crores from businessmen, politicians and celebrities. While Jacqueline’s romantic pictures with Sukesh went viral on social media, she has also been summoned multiple times by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning.