Year-Ender 2023: Bollywood and controversies are like a match made in heaven! You cannot keep celebrities and controversy separate, and so 2023 was not different.

The year was filled with surprises and shocks, as Bollywood has been at the centre of several contentious issues, triggering discussions and debates among fans worldwide.

From Alia Bhatt's 'wipe off' that lipstick to Kriti Sanon and Om Raut's kiss in the temple, let's delve into some of the most significant Bollywood controversies that made huge headlines.

Kriti Sanon-Om Raut's temple kiss controversy

Actress Kriti Sanon and director Om Raut grabbed headlines this year when the filmmaker kissed Kriti on her cheeks at Tirupati Temple. They were at a holy pace to seek blessings ahead of their film's release, and the kiss was captured in a video. They received flak for this gesture on the holy premises, which was called inappropriate.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur's kissing scene in Tiku Weds Sheru

Tiku Weds Sheru, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur, stirred massive outrage after the trailer showed a lip-lock scene between 49-year-old Nawazuddin Siddiqui and 21-year-old Avneet Kaur. Many pointed out the age difference between the actors.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's 'wipe-off' lipstick controversy

Alia Bhatt's revelation that her husband-actor Ranbir Kapoor dislikes her wearing lipstick and would often ask her to "wipe it off" caused huge debate online, as many felt that Ranbir was controlling and called him toxic.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone relationship reevaluation on Koffee With Karan 8

B'town power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone triggered controversy after Deepika revealed on Koffee With Karan 8 that they were in an open relationship during their dating period and seeing 'other people' as well. She said, "Even if we were technically allowed to see other people, we would just keep coming back to each other." The episode sparked controversy, and people called Deepika a red flag. There was also discussion on normalising cheating in relationships.

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Adipurush cringe dialogues & more

Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh's fantasy film Adipursh, which was based on Hindu mythology and the Ramayana, faced intense backlash upon its theatrical release. The criticism varied from trolling Prabhas for his performance to disapproval of Kriti Sanon's portrayal of Maa Sita. Additionally, the film received negative feedback for its subpar visual effects and a modernised storyline that didn't sit well with the audience. Saif, who played Ravana, was compared to a Mughal invader, while dialogues were termed cringeworthy.