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Kamaal R Khan booked in shooting case: His top 5 biggest controversies over the years

Kamaal R Khan booked in shooting case: His top 5 biggest controversies over the years

Self-styled film critic Kamaal R Khan, better known as KRK, found himself in legal trouble once again on Tuesday after being booked in a shooting-related case, adding another chapter to his long history of controversies. Known for his provocative tweets, scathing film reviews and personal attacks on celebrities, KRK has repeatedly landed in hot water often sparking outrage across Bollywood and social media. As his latest legal issue makes headlines, here’s a look at five of the most explosive controversies that have defined his public persona. Kamaal R Khan is known for his controversial tweets.  1. Salman Khan defamation case In 2021, KRK also locked horns with Salman Khan after the actor filed a defamation case against him. KRK alleged that the lawsuit was linked to his negative review of Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. However, Salman Khan’s legal team maintained that the case stemmed from KRK’s allegations of corruption and money laundering against the actor. Following the legal action, KRK announced on Twitter that he would no longer review Salman Khan’s films, marking one …

Gold Smuggling Case To Sleaze Video Row: Ranya Rao’s Family Embroiled In Controversies | India News

Gold Smuggling Case To Sleaze Video Row: Ranya Rao’s Family Embroiled In Controversies | India News

Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 10:25 IST The controversy has refocused public scrutiny on the family because DGP Rao is the stepfather of Ranya Rao, who is currently in jail in a high-profile gold smuggling case. IPS officier Ramachandra Rao and his stepdaughter Ranya Rao | Image: File Kannada actress Ranya Rao’s family is dealing with yet another controversy, this time, with her stepfather and Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao at the centre of it. The Karnataka government has now placed Ramachandra Rao under suspension with immediate effect following the circulation of viral videos that allegedly show him behaving inappropriately with a woman inside his office. A detailed suspension order issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) cited videos and news reports “widely broadcast on public news channels and media platforms” to justify the action against Rao. Rao, meanwhile, has refuted these allegations and called the videos “fabricated”. What Is The Latest Controversy Surrounding Ranya Rao’s Father? A video allegedly showing K Ramachandra Rao in inappropriate, intimate interactions with women while in uniform …

7 times Roadies judge was caught in controversies

7 times Roadies judge was caught in controversies

Prince Narula’s controversy with Yuvika Chaudhary In 2024, Prince and Yuvika welcomed their first child. What began as a joyous moment in their life, became one of the biggest controversies. The tension began when Yuvika shared detailed information about her delivery. She expressed her desire to see Prince at the moment but he wasn’t there despite being informed. Prince Narula’s allegations against wife, Yuvika Chaudhary Prince accused his wife of showing dishonesty in her vlog and suggested that vlogs have become more important than relationships. The couple’s exchange of words became a topic of widespread social media discussion. Yuvika’s absence from Prince’s birthday fueled the speculation about their separation. Accusation of taking a bribe During the time of Roadies Double Cross audition, a contestant had accused that the actor and his wife, Yuvika Chaudhary, had asked for Rs 20 lakhs to give a spot on the show. Prince then and there dismissed all the claims and showed his disappointment over the wrong allegations. Prince Narula’s feud with Rhea Chakraborty On the sets of Roadies 19, …

After Rs 1,200 cr net worth, ‘who is Shah Rukh in 2050’ remark, Vivek Oberoi says controversies made him laugh | Bollywood News

After Rs 1,200 cr net worth, ‘who is Shah Rukh in 2050’ remark, Vivek Oberoi says controversies made him laugh | Bollywood News

This year, Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has been in the news for multiple reasons. His reported net worth of Rs 1200 crore became a major talking point among fans, something that Vivek himself also addressed. He also faced trolling after he remarked that people may not remember Shah Rukh Khan in 2050. In a recent interaction, Vivek spoke about how the controversies surrounding him made him laugh at himself. ‘Controversies made me laugh at myself’ Speaking to E Times, Vivek said that 2025 was “less about spectacle and more about substance” for him. Talking about personal growth, he shared how he shed parts of himself that no longer aligned with his future goals. “I took some risks and delivered wins in ways I hadn’t expected,” he said. Vivek admitted that the year taught him patience, as the controversies surrounding him would have “riled him up” earlier in his career, but this time he remained largely unaffected. “It all taught me the hardest lesson in this industry: patience. I got pulled into controversies that made me …

25 controversies that hit Indian sports in 2025

25 controversies that hit Indian sports in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Indian sport finds itself looking back at a year that felt less like a season of competition and more like a stress test of the entire ecosystem. Administrative lapses made headlines, athletes fought battles off the field, legal disputes piled up, and some of the country’s biggest federations lurched from one crisis to the next. From selection blunders and doping storms to high-stakes court verdicts, match-fixing attempts and international embarrassments, the year tested systems, structures and patience in equal measure. Here are the 25 sports controversies that defined 2025 in India, a year that revealed not just how much progress has been made, but how far Indian sport still has to go. 1. World University Games badminton selection chaos At the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games, six of the 12 selected Indian shuttlers never got to play after officials submitted only six names at the managers’ meeting on July 16. Players called it “career sabotage”, pointing to missing practice-court bookings, lack of shuttles, fines over wrong jerseys and the …

Watch: Jamie Smith at centre of two Snicko controversies on Day 2 of Australia vs England Ashes Test at Adelaide | Cricket News

Watch: Jamie Smith at centre of two Snicko controversies on Day 2 of Australia vs England Ashes Test at Adelaide | Cricket News

The Decision Review System (DRS) was first introduced in cricket in 2008 to try and eliminate clear and obvious howlers from the game. On Thursday, two decisions on Day 2 of the third Australia-England Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval prompted everyone watching the game to question the use of technology in making decisions.Both decisions involved England wicket-keeper Jamie Smith. The first of those came in the 44th over, when a rising delivery from Australian captain Pat Cummins struck Smith on his helmet, but since Smith had his hands raised, it did seem like the ball had taken the glove along the way. It was caught by Usman Khawaja at slip, and the hosts went up in appeal. Umpire Nitin Menon was unsure if Khawaja had taken the catch cleanly and decided to take the third umpire’s help, despite the Australians not opting to review the on-field call. Replays showed no spike on Snicko as the ball passed Smith’s gloves and massive spikes as it hit his helmet, and third umpire Chris Gaffaney ruled it …

Shraddha Kapoor says Dhurandhar succeeded despite negative PR, manufactured controversies; tells Aditya Dhar to…

Shraddha Kapoor says Dhurandhar succeeded despite negative PR, manufactured controversies; tells Aditya Dhar to…

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has created a stir at the box office and has been earning praise not only from audiences but also from several Indian celebrities. From Vicky Kaushal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Allu Arjun, everyone seems spellbound by the spy thriller. Adding to the list is Shraddha Kapoor, who not only praised the film but also asked Aditya to prepone the sequel, expressing her excitement. Shraddha Kapoor heaps praise on Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. Shraddha Kapoor heaps praise on Dhurandhar On Monday, Shraddha took to Instagram to share her review of Dhurandhar. She wrote on the first slide, “Truly terrible of Aditya Dhar to make a film like Dhurandhar,” adding on the second slide, “and then make us wait three months for Part 2. Don’t play with our emotions, prepone the release please. What a phenomenal experience. Subah shoot nahi hoti toh kasam se abhi hi dobara dekhne jaati (had I not had a shoot in the morning, I would have gone again to watch the film). Chhaava, Saiyaara, Dhurandhar …

Stars caught in BIGGEST controversies of 2025

Stars caught in BIGGEST controversies of 2025

This year, several controversies made headlines that caught the equal attention of netizens and received heavy backlash. Here are the top 5 controversies. 2025 has been a year full of controversies that stars could not help but get involved in unintentionally. Just like Deepika Padukone being exited from two big projects to Ranveer Singh mimicking Kantara gods, several incidents grabbed headlines and dug a grave full of controversies for the celebrities. These controversies were also a big discussion for the audience and other stars to address the accountability and behaviour of the respective celebrities. Here are the top 5 controversies that captured the attention of the audience and as well as Bollywood, this year. Top 5 controversies in Bollywood in 2025 Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit and Kalki 2 Earlier this year, there was la ot of discussion around Deepika Padukone being exit from high-budget films like Spirit and Kalki 2 over the 8-hour shift demand. Several social media users and celebrities came in favour of the demand made by the new mother. However, …

Ranveer Singh and his list of controversies: From Kantara act to nude shoot

Ranveer Singh and his list of controversies: From Kantara act to nude shoot

Ranveer Singh is all set for the release of his film Dhurandhar, marking his theatrical comeback after over two years. He was last seen on the big screen in the blockbuster Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani. Ahead of the film’s release, Ranveer attended the closing ceremony of IFFI in Goa, where he landed in controversy for praising Rishab Shetty’s Kantara 2 in his own style. He later apologised, stating he had no intention of hurting anyone’s sentiments. Ranveer is no stranger to controversies and has often found himself in trouble unintentionally. Here’s a look at some of the times the actor landed in controversy: Ranveer`s Kantara act At the IFFI closing ceremony, Ranveer was seen praising Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara 2, which performed exceptionally well at the box office. He also praised the actor’s performance and went on to mimic the Daiva act. However, fans of the film did not take this lightly, calling it disrespectful. Following the outrage, Ranveer publicly apologised through Instagram, clarifying that he intended only to appreciate Rishab Shetty’s craft. Ranveer’s …

Congress govt. completes two years with bouquets and brickbats

Congress govt. completes two years with bouquets and brickbats

A file photo of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: The Congress government in Karnataka touches the two-year landmark on Tuesday. During the two years, the government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on its journey on the track of the social welfare agenda, received bouquets, but saw many controversies too. To mark the day, the party and the government have decided to hold a ‘Sadhana Samavesha’ (achievements’ rally) at Hosapete in the newly carved Vijayanagara district on May 20. The event is being seen as the “guarantee rally” as the government has spent a whopping ₹80,000 crore on the five guarantee schemes. Record number of Budgets Mr. Siddaramaiah, who presented a record 16th State Budget in March 2025, will complete seven years as Chief Minister. He is hoping to break the record of D. Devaraj Urs, who held the post for the longest time (2,790 days or seven years and seven months) in Karnataka. Unlike his first term as the Chief Minister, Mr. Siddaramaiah’s second …