From alcoholism controversy to AIB roast, Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor has always been in news for some or the other reason. In his short span of his career in the industry of entertainment, the actor has attracted a plethora of controversies, making him feature constantly in the world of news.
As he celebrates his birthday, let quickly browse through some major controversies revolving around the star that made headlines:
#1. Alcoholism Controversy
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The star, who is basking in the success of the movie ‘Half Girlfriend’, apparently presented a bill worth a lakh rupees for partying and drinking to the producer of the movie, sparking controversy regarding his alcoholism. However, reacting to the rumors, he shut down all the news pertaining to his alcoholism by stating facts and information to support his argument.
#2. The Late Night Call With Saif Ali Khan
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During the shoot of ‘Ki and Ka’, the Bollywood actor used to often call his co-star Kareena Kapoor at odd hours to discuss strategies and scenes from the movie. This did not go down well with her husband and actor Saif Ali Khan. On one such call made by the actor, hubby Saif Ali Khan answered the call and shared his piece of mind with the young actor. According to reports, the ‘Agent Vinod’ star asked his wife’s co-star to avoid calling a respectable married woman at odd hours and restrict the conversation to the time of the shoot only.
#3. Link Up With Malaika Arora Khan
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Strong rumors suggesting love affair between Arjun Kapoor and Bollywood’s item girl Malaika Arora Khan began to surface in the news soon after the latter announced her marriage under threat. Many tabloids reported stories revolving around the budding romance between the two, terming Arjun Kapoor as one of the major reason for Malaika Arora Khan are split with husband and director Arbaaz Khan.
#4. The Infamous AIB Roast
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In 2015, Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor along with director Karan Johar featured in one of the episodes of AIB roast that was later removed from video sharing site, YouTube for its ‘vulgar’, ‘obscene’ and ‘pornographic’ content. While the show raked negative publicity, with Bollywood actors like Aamir Khan condemning the act, the three celebrities involved along with the hosts of the show were embroiled in a legal soup and had to be presented before the court for the same.
#5. The Secret Affair With Sonakshi Sinha
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While the world is aware of his steady relationship with Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan, the actor developed a fondness for the actress and ‘Tevar’ co-star Sonakshi Sinha and dated her for quite some time. Although the two never acknowledged their love for one another in public domain, that did not hinder them from making headlines for being one of the cutest couples in the industry.
#6. The Legal Notice By BMC
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After comedian Kapil Sharma’s tweet sparked controversy regarding his illegal construction in Mumbai, a string of actors in Bollywood fell under the lens of BMC. Amidst others, actor Arjun Kapoor also faced the wrath of the BMC when the Bombay Municipal Corporation slapped a legal notice against the star for illegal construction in his Juhu apartment. Things got complicated henceforth!
#7. The Iconic Fight With Salman Khan!
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After he broke up with Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan, the guru and his protégé did not share a good relation. As a matter of fact, the senior star, who introduced the star to the industry, was miffed with the fresh talent for the manner in which the relation was called off and blamed the actor for hurting his sister’s emotions.
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