Year ender 2024: Top controversies involving Hindi and South Film industries
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Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's divorce rumours
Speculation about Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s marriage surfaced after Aishwarya and her daughter Aaradhya attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding in July without the rest of the Bachchan family. Adding to the chatter, Abhishek repeatedly liked social media posts discussing the rise in «grey divorces,» fueling rumours of a possible rift.
The buzz intensified when Aaradhya’s birthday celebrations reportedly took place without the presence of Abhishek's parents, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. However, recent appearances of Aishwarya and Abhishek together seem to counter the divorce rumours, leaving fans curious about the true status of their relationship.
Allu Arjun’s arrest amid Pushpa 2 success
South Indian superstar Allu Arjun’s blockbuster film Pushpa 2: The Rule shattered box office records but celebrations turned tragic during a screening at Sandhya Theatre on December 4, 2024. Arjun’s visit to the venue caused a stampede-like situation due to overwhelming crowd excitement, leading to several injuries and the unfortunate death of a 35-year-old woman.
Following the incident, Allu Arjun was briefly arrested but later granted interim bail by a Telangana court. His residence was attacked by individuals demanding compensation for the victim’s family.
