6 biggest controversies of Shruti Haasan!

We bring you the sizzling hottie Shruti Haasan’s most famous or should we say infamous controversies, affairs and link ups

Shruti Haasan is the daughter of veteran actor Kamal Haasan. But did you that Shruti Haasan is also controversy’s favourite child? Off late the 7am Arivu diva has been buzzing in the news thanks to her leaked raunchy pictures from Yevadu’s song Dimple pimple. The svelte beauty’s titillating pictures went viral and  the latest we heard that Shruti Haasan has filed a complaint against these defamatory images.

Every heroine has her fair share of link ups and controversies, but Shruti Haasan has had so many of them in a short span of her career that one wonders if she is a magnet to attract trouble. Fasten your seat belts for an exciting ride as  Bollywoodlife brings you six of Shruti Haasan’s biggest controversies, affairs and linkups.

Shruti Haasan’s infamous nose job

Sexy Shruti made her debut in Bollywood against Imran Khan in Luck. About a year later the hottie apparently went under the knife to fix her nose to suit her angelic face. When the diva appeared again in front of media after the surgery, her nose job became quite a sensation amongst the gossip mongers. Many female actors undergo plastic surgery but none of them are honest enough to admit the obvious truth. But when this bold babe admitted to have undergone a nose job, the media again went berserk with pretty lass’s admission. Many might debate if plastic surgery was the correct thing to do for Shruti.  Right or wrong the sizzling wonder was making headlines with her infamous nose job.

Shruti Haasan-Siddharth live-in relationship

Back in 2011, when the  Siddharth-Shruti Haasan- Hansika starrer Oh My Friend released, something was brewing between Siddharth and Shruti. Apparently the tow were quite an item and were considered to be dating each other. Grapevine has it that Siddharth and Shruti Haasan had moved in together and were rumoured to be in a live-in-relationship. During those days and even now, live-in relationships are frowned upon. When the news of two stars getting comfy in a condo surfaced, the fans were hooked to this  spicy development in the couple’s life. Though the Rang De Basanti actor and Shruti broke up, but their live-in is still a hot discussion in the gossip mills.

Shruti Haasan-Dhanush affair

When the Kolaveri Di number had  gripped the nation, when the Dhanush-Shruti Haasan movie 3received an overwhelming response, everything was not hunky dory at the superstar Rajinikanth’s family. Kolaveri singer-actor Dhanush, who is the son-in-law of the Thalaiva, was said to be having an affair with his 3 co-star Shruti Haasan. The rumours flew thick and fast that Shruti and Dhanush were secretly seeing each other much to the dislike of Dhanush’s wife  Aishwarya Dhanush. It’s amusing to know it was Aishwarya who brought the hot couple together for the movie 3. It caused some unrest in Rajini Sir’s family and Shruti was believed to be the reason behind it. Later, Aishwarya Dhanush made a public statement that  the rumours of her husband’s affair with Shruti were not true.

Shruti Haasan’s pornographic  D-Day posters

After shocking the world with her bold Maxim photoshoot, the pretty lass gave another shocker when she announced she was playing a Pakistani hooker in her next Hindi film D-Day. But the thing which irked Shruti and D-Day director Nikhil Advani was revealing pictures of Shruti sharing an intimate moment with Arjun Rampal in the film, being used as D-Day‘s poster for its Tamil version. The posters showed Shruti in poor light and the actor was understandably miffed by it. “I am not associated with the Tamil version of D Day — this matter is under legal consideration at the moment.’’ tweeted the young starlet. Nikhil Advani stated “One needs to maintain the sanctity of a film and ensure that it is marketed in a certain manner. The distributors of the Tamil version have promoted it as a pornographic film by using only Shruti Haasan’s photo in the film’s poster.”

Shruti Haasan’s scandalous leaked pictures from Yevadu

The biggest controversy of them all is her recently leaked revealing pictures from her Telugu flickYevadu, which are still trending in several social networking sites. The titillating pictures, which were secretly taken while filming a song , show the sexy kitten in her most glamourous avatar. These pictures have become the talk of the town and Shruti Haasan has become the most searched  Tollywood hottie over the internet. The Yevadu diva who has been fuming with rage over these pictures has filed a police complaint against the producers. The police is investigating the matter as to who is responsible for these unflattering images of Shruti Haasan.

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Box office report: Will PK cross the 300 crore mark?

After enjoying a fantastic opening day, PK continued it’s glorious run over the week as well. Read on...

After enjoying a fantastic opening day collection of Rs. 26.63 crore PK continued it’s glorious run over the week as well.

A strong flow of positive reviews and good word of mouth worked wonders for the film. In fact, it banked more money on Thursday (Rs. 28.15 crore), which was a holiday, than its opening day. Minting a sum of Rs. 183.31 crore in a week from its release, PK has become the 2nd highest week one of all time, the first being Dhoom 3.

The film is expected to continue its magic on the ticket window over the coming weekend as there is no big release to hinder its pace. Trade pundits have predicted that it’ll cross the mark of Rs. 250 crores next week and a lifetime collection of the magnificent Rs. 300 crores looks feasible at the moment. 


Following are the collections of PK so far…

Friday - 26.63 crore approximately

Saturday - 30.34 crore approximately

Sunday - 38.44 crore approximately

Monday - 21.29 crore approximately

Tuesday -18.91 crore approximately

Wednesday -19.55 crore approximately

Thursday - 28.15 crore approximately

Total Domestic Collection - 183.31 crore approximately


Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap’s gritty thriller, Ugly has released today amidst all the PK uproar. The film may not be of any competition to the Aamir Khan starrer given its genre and target audience, but its receiving rave reviews and is sure to attract its niche audience.

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Film review: Main Aur Mr Right

All kinds of wrong

MTV's Most Wanted seems like decades ago, but that bubbly VJ who stole hearts with her perpetual happy-land grin and girl-next-door drawl has somehow acquired a movie role where she still behaves like she is reading out sweet song requests from teenagers. 

Ironically, Shenaz Treasurywala plays Aliya, a casting director - one of many departments left vacant during the production of this hideous romcom. 

Aliya spends approximately 98.7 per cent of her life and this film's screen-time brunching at upscale Mumbai restaurants with an equally jobless group of prancing couples: Workaholic husband and trophy wife who yearns for attention, quiet looker with snooty girlfriend who dresses like a Barbie doll on a pink cake, rich daddy's artist boy with fiance who reveals her pregnancy while downing tequila shots. They interact in screechy voices, to a background score that sounds suspiciously like chamber tunes wafting through elevators and hotel lobbies. 

When the filmmaker runs out of restaurants to showcase, he slips in goofy random auditions tapes as fillers, you know, lest we forget Aliya's actual profession. Because apart from a tripod, there is no sign-least of all in the superficial production design-that she has any inclination towards films. Naturally, she decides to show her witless pals a picture of struggling actor Sukhi (Sobti), an unmarked portfolio photo she apparently carries in her purse, and passes him off as her new squeeze. He is a crude Bhai fan, who she must polish and 'improve'. As an added incentive, she offers him the lead in a big movie. Such a thorough professional, this Aliya is. Sukhi becomes the change this gang needs; in installments over a swanky pool party, swanky vineyard picnic, 100 swanky buffet spreads and a swanky baby shower. 

I've watched many poor movies this year, but none as consistently cringe-worthy as this delusional fashion parade. Who are these people, and how/where/why do they exist? When incompetent acting marries awful writing ("Go back to being my wife tomorrow morning!"), it makes for a critic's worst nightmare. Only a critic, because frankly, no sane viewer would dare to tolerate 130 minutes of swanky unintentional .

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Amitabh and Ranbir in Ayan’s next?

Ayan Mukerji is keen on casting Big B for a crucial role in his film

More on: Filmfare, Amitabh Bachchan, Ayan Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor

After casting Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt for his next film, director Ayan Mukerji is planning another casting coup. It seems Ayan is rather keen on casting Amitabh Bachchan for a crucial role in his film. It he does manage to pull it off, it will be the first time Ranbir will be seen on the screen with the Big B. Doesn’t get bigger!

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The Deepika Padukone controversy: Will Bollywood walk the talk?

Deepika Padukone’s outburst against a publication for its misogynistic, salacious coverage of the actor and the wholehearted support she has received from her colleagues makes one wonder: Is Bollywood’s outrage restricted to Twitter alone, or will there be a tangible shift in their dealings with the media house in question?

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Twitter never rests. Even on a Sunday, when board games and half-finished books come out and traffic in Mumbai is a little less unbearable than the rest of the week, the timeline keeps moving. This Sunday, Twitter was ablaze with talk about a video put out by a leading news website, guiding site visitors to “Deepika Padukone’s cleavage”. To everyone’s delight (and surprise), Padukone took to Twitter to lash out against the media house responsible for putting out the video.

“Supposedly India's 'LEADING' newspaper and this is 'NEWS'!!??” Padukone tweeted out with a screenshot of a tweet put out by the company’s official account, which said: “OMG: Deepika Padukone’s cleavage show!” Soon, Padukone’s several colleagues – among them, influential film personalities – started coming out in the actor’s support, condemning the responsible media house, and lauding Padukone for her stance. “We’ve hit a new low,” her co-actor Arjun Kapoor tweeted out, and “Well done @deepikapadukone ! Taken a stand for all of us. Xoxo” was Priyanka Chopra’s response to the incident. “I Stand With Deepika Padukone” started trending in no time. 

The cynics could not help smelling a rat and claimed all of this was a result of a presumably well thought-out marketing campaign that ensured the spotlight remained on Padukone, whose latest film hit theatres on Friday. I found that sentiment to be slightly misplaced – it’s impossible to ascertain if this really was a well-planned marketing gimmick by a supremely imaginative brand/marketing team employed by Padukone, but even if it was, the validity of her outrage stands. If a female actor felt violated and repulsed by what was published about her and decided to speak about it, well, good for her. 

What’s more interesting is the support she garnered from all corners of the film industry. Padukone, a mega star with multiple hits to her credit and a huge fan base, was able to get others riled up on her behalf, and while it is debatable if industry folk would have been as enthusiastic if something similar had happened with a less popular actor, Bollywood influencers speaking out is significant in many ways. 

Firstly, calling out the indecency of a media house publicly is a refreshing change from the usual silence exercised by most film stars in the face of adversity. Secondly, film folk weren’t tweeting out against just any conglomerate, but one with considerable clout across all forms of media – print, television and web – and one that’s been known, albeit infamously, to be sharing a mutually beneficial relationship with the Indian film industry, especially Bollywood. 

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably been introduced to the concept of Medianet at some point, wherein the concerned media house strikes a deal with a film entity – either a production house, or sometimes actors themselves – which entails the coverage of the filmmaker or actor’s movies, professional existence and/or personal life in various arms of the media house, especially the entertainment supplement of the company’s national newspaper. This is equally valuable to both parties – the publication makes a neat profit from the exchange, and the film star gets wide coverage due to the publication’s far-flung network and reach, depending on the kind of deal struck.

Even if the industry’s response in the Padukone case was purely driven by the need to show solidarity for a colleague, it would be interesting to see if the outrage transforms into any real changes in their dealings with the establishment. Would these film stars not use the entertainment “advertorial” supplement of the same organisation as a means to push their films at the time of release, and to keep themselves in the public eye throughout the year? Would many of those who felt glad that someone finally stood up to the nonsense – which essentially means the said nonsense is something everyone has been aware of for a while now – not make an appearance at the annual awards function organised by a magazine directly affiliated with the media house in question. 

It would be remarkable if Padukone – who’s displayed rare outspokenness and probably won many more admirers by lashing out against the misogynistic, salacious actions of the said organisation – and her supportive friends do something a little more than just tweet out their anger. Like, may be, disassociate with the media house they have so brazenly been critical of? 

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Porn makes men prone to cheating?

According to a recent study, watching pornography may increase a man's urge to cheat. Does this hold true for you?

Have you ever come across a guy who has never watched porn? "No!" will be your quick reply and "Is that even possible?", you will wonder. The saying, 'Men will always be men' aptly sums it up. While some women have made peace with the fact that men do watch porn — well, simply because it's a 'guy thing' — there are others who are not comfortable with their boyfriend/ husband doing so.

The main reason is, women fear that their men will turn unfaithful, tempted by carnal desires. Well, that fear is somewhat justified because, according to a recent study, watching porn does increase men's likelihood to cheat. This is in tandem with a previous study which claimed unfaithful men are more than three times likely to watch porn regularly.

What's the connection?

According to study author A Marlea Gwinn, of the University of Central Florida, porn offers men access to no-strings-attached sex, often with multiple highly attractive partners. Even though a man knows that it's all make-believe, porn reinforces the idea that there are many attractive options besides his partner. The erotic images also trigger an instinct to reproduce, but with multiple sex partners and not in a loving, steady relationship, adds Gwinn.

Expert speak

Says sexologist and consultant psychiatrist Dr Dhananjay Gambhire, "Watching porn may increase your courage to take one more step and cheat. I have observed that watching porn is more common in men who cheat or visit prostitutes."

Consultant psychiatrist Dr Milan Balakrishnan says, "Watching porn alone doesn't increase the risk of cheating on your partner. Those who are more impulsive and take decisions without weighing the consequences are more likely to cheat. They are also the ones who are more likely to try substance abuse and indulge in risky behaviour. So, watching porn may just be a coincidence; it does not point to a direct connection.

Gender speak

Salman Shaikh, 32, media executive, says, "Watching porn may increase the likelihood of a man cheating on his partner in some cases, since he might feel more inclined to live out the fantasies portrayed."

However, he says that in a majority of cases, it might not be a direct consequence of watching porn. On the other hand, it could be a general tendency where the propensity to cheat and an excessive urge to watch porn may be interlinked. For example, a man with pronounced promiscuous traits will also be someone with a greater attraction to porn.

Salman's girlfriend Beverly Fernandes, a 25-year-old freelance writer, believes watching porn entices men to be unfaithful, especially if the pornographic movies are about cheating with a neighbour, teacher, etc.

It makes them open to such ideas. Cheating won't be a taboo; rather, it would be exciting and entertaining. "I'm okay with my boyfriend watching porn. But it poses a problem when you are obsessed with it and think of it as the real deal. It complicates relationships and creates unrealistic expectations," she says.

Don't demonise porn

All said and done, viewing porn is not unhealthy. It's a problem only when it becomes an addiction, says Dr Milan Balakrishnan. "This does not mean we need to demonise porn, because it can be used as an effective and safe way of channelising libido in those who are unmarried or lack partners. Watching porn together may also spice up a couple's sex life. So, it's alright upto an extent where it does not become the axis around which your life revolves and doesn't make you feel guilty," he adds.

Curb your porn time

Dr Dhananjay Gambhire shares the following tips:

- Take a decision to abstain

- Remove all resources that gives you access to porn.

- Utilise the free time for other hobbies.

- Decide if you want to control your sexual urge. If you are married, talk to your partner and spice up your sex life.

- If it's still not working, and you feel you are addicted to porn, meet a therapist.

Porn makes men prone to cheating?

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Check out: Sunny Leone and Ram Kapoor's look in Kuch Kuch Locha Hai

In a rather unique move, Devang Dholakia's upcoming directorial Kuch Kuch Locha Hai will have Sunny Leone paired opposite popular TV actor Ram Kapoor. As unconventional as that may sound, the film is said to be a hilarious fun ride and is currently being shot in Malaysia. Commenting on the film Devang says, "My film is a spicy sexy comedy. The situations and the jokes are bound to have the audiences in splits and it is our belief that no one will have seen Ram Kapoor and Sunny Leone in the avatars that they are going to be seen in the film before. It's too early to reveal the storyline of the film but we all know that the audiences will have as much fun watching it as we are having shooting it."

In fact, we recently got a glimpse of the film where Sunny Leone is in her elements sporting a pink bikini, flaunting her voluptuous figure and on the other hand, we have a rather conservative looking Ram Kapoor, who is left wide eyed with Sunny's antics. The comic caper will have Ram Kapoor, playing the role of a rich Gujarati businessman and Sunny Leone playing a superstar. Also, considering it will be directed by Devang Dholakia, it is also said to have some quirks that are related to Gujaratis. 

Further Sunny, for whom the film will be her first out and out comic caper adds, "I am elated to be working with Devang again and am really excited about working with the super funny Ram Kapoor. Devang and I have a very special relationship, not just as friends but he is like my family! The whole team and I always have a great time shooting and I know that with Ram added to our already crazy mix, shooting for this film will be a blast. Ram is a revelation to work with. Not only are we laughing and joking around but Ram also shares valuable tips important for a film like ours and I consider myself lucky to be working with such an experienced actor." 

Initially, the film was titled Patel Rap but later it was changed to Kuch Kuch Locha Hai. Devang Dholakia stated that the reason for this was that this title is apt since it doesn't reveal the plot but at the same time represent the film appropriately because there are truly going to be many 'lochas' in the film. Produced by Magic Pictures and Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Maximus Multimedia Pvt Ltd in association with Alumbra Entertainment, Kuch Kuch Locha Hai is a spicy sexy comedy about a typical dysfunctional comedy that also stars Evelyn Sharma.

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Check out: Sunny Leone and Ram Kapoor's look in Kuch Kuch Locha Hai