# Bollywood's Shocking Casting Controversies of 2025: From Deepika's Dramatic Exits to Diljit's Cross-Border Clash **Imagine the glitz of Bollywood suddenly shattered by backstage betrayals and public outcries**—2025 delivered casting dramas that had fans glued to their screens, debating everything from work ethics to national sensitivities. Deepika Padukone dominated headlines with her high-profile exits from two major projects. She opted out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's *Spirit* amid reported disagreements over contract terms, including demands for an **8-hour work shift** to prioritize work-life balance, sparking industry-wide debates on set conditions.[1][2][4][5] Makers of the *Kalki 2898 AD* sequel then dropped her, citing the need for "higher commitment" in such a grand production, fueling discussions on fairness and actor rights.[1][2][4] Diljit Dosanjh faced massive backlash for casting Pakistani actress **Hania Aamir** in *Sardaar Ji 3*, released overseas amid India-Pakistan tensions post-Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Social media trolls, industry members, and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees criticized the cross-border collaboration, leading to no India release and reigniting the **Pakistani artist ban** debate.[2][3][4][5][6] These flare-ups highlighted Bollywood's evolving tensions: from AI deepfakes like Shilpa Shetty's court-ordered takedown to broader rows over cultural sensitivity and global casting.[1] What do you think—was Deepika right to demand better hours, or did Diljit's choice cross a line?
Citations
1.https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/celebs/2025/Dec/29/year-ender-2025-the-biggest-newsmakers-and-flare-ups-that-shook-b-town
2.https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/bollywood-famous-controversies-2025-xemt29m3
3.https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/year-ender-2025-saif-ali-khan-stabbing-ranveer-singh-kantara-act-biggest-controversies-108578
4.https://indianewengland.com/year-ender-2025-scandals-spats-and-flashpoints-that-rocked-bollywood/
5.https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/year-ender-2025-7-major-bollywood-controversies-deepika-padukone-vs-sandeep-vanga-to-ranveer-singhs-kantara-row-1399189
6.https://www.filmibeat.com/top-listing/year-ender-2025-top-controversies-that-kept-everyone-talking-2-6578.html
7.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/yearender-2025-from-ranveer-singh-to-kamal-haasan-celebs-who-faced-backlash-this-year-and-why-101767000630853.html
8.https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/year-ender-2025-biggest-controversies-in-indian-films-3831733
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