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Bollywood 2025: Safety Scare, Boycott Pressures, Work‑Hour Disputes and Legal Fallout Define the Year

The year exposed an industry increasingly vulnerable to political pressure and legal escalation.

Overview

  • Saif Ali Khan was stabbed during an alleged robbery at his Bandra residence, focusing attention on celebrity security in Mumbai.
  • Following the Pahalgam terror attack, films featuring Pakistani actors—Sardaar Ji 3 and Abir Gulaal—skipped Indian theatrical releases after political pushback.
  • Deepika Padukone reportedly sought fixed eight-hour shoot days after becoming a mother and exited high-profile projects, including a planned Kalki sequel, over scheduling terms.
  • Producer Kumar Mangat accused Akshaye Khanna of unprofessional conduct after the actor opted out of Drishyam 3 days before filming, claiming the move caused losses.
  • Social‑media controversies escalated into police action, with FIRs linked to Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent episode and a separate case against comedian Kunal Kamra after a venue vandalism incident.