Year 2014 was a mix of break-ups, patch ups, cold wars, warm hugs and tragic stories. Shweta Basu Prasad was caught in a prostitution racket and was recently given a clean chit; Hrithik Roshan-Sussanne Khan’s divorce was finalised; Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan patched up and John Abraham got married; these were the news from B’Town which kept us busy the entire year.
We at Pinkvilla brings to you 10 top headline makers of 2014:
Shweta Basu Prasad caught in a prostitution racket:
In September, Shweta Basu Prasad made headlines after she was caught in Hyderabad for being involved in a prostitution racket. The National award winning actress was taken as a victim and was sent to a rescue home for six month. However, after two months, her mother filed a revision plea and Shweta was allowed to stay with her. Recently, the Metropolitan Sessions Court, Nampally, Hyderabad, gave her a clean chit in the case by withdrawing charges and stay order against her that was made by a trial court.
Hrithik Roshan – Sussanne Khan officially divorced:
The much in love couple of Bollywood Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan announced their separation in December 2013. They said that they have mutually decided to end their 13-year-long marriage. After living separately for four months, they approached a family court in April, 2014, and filed an application for divorce. Their divorce was finalised in November, 2014. The former couple together have two kids – Hrehaan and Hridhaan – and they have their joint custody.
Salman Khan-Shah Rukh Khan hug it out:
This did not happen once, but twice this year. The two warring Khans – Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan – shared a warm hug at Baba Siddique’s Iftaar party. Since then the two spoke fondly of each other. It became big after SRK came to Salman’s little sister Arpita Khan’s sangeet ceremony and the two were seen sharing a long, warm hug. The two superstars even posed for the shutterbugs. Arpita too took to her Instagram account and shared a photograph of SRK and Salman kissing her. The two actors were so overwhelmed at the time that they called the third Khan – Aamir Khan – and kept him awake all night through a Face Time call.
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan in one frame:
Rajat Sharma’s popular talk show “Aap Ki Adalat” completed 21 successful years recently. The 21st anniversary on a grand scale and politicians, sports personalities and B’Town celebrities graced the occasion. Not just that, the special episode also had Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan share a stage for the first time ever. The three Khans took to the stage and asked questions to the host that left the audience in splits. This episode created history by bringing together the three superstars of Bollywood in one frame.
The Deepika Padukone cleavage controversy:
Deepika Padukone lashed out at a leading daily for posting a story with the headline “OMG! Deepika’s Cleavage Show”. She took to microblogging website Twitter and posted a screenshot of the story with the message, “Supposedly India's 'LEADING' newspaper and this is 'NEWS'!!??” The entire film industry spoke for Deepika and slammed the publication for the story.
AbRam first look goes viral:
Shah Rukh Khan kept his son AbRam away from the media for a long time. The doting dad always spoke about him at events, but it was only during Eid al-Adha festival that he shared a photograph of AbRam. He tweeted, “Eid Al Adha Mubarak to everyone. May all have the happiness that life has to offer.The littlest one wishes you too.” As soon as SRK shared the photograph on Twitter, it went viral on social media and fans went gaga over the pic.
Sonam Kapoor on “Koffee With Karan” and the after effects:
Sonam Kapoor and Deepika Padukone made their Bollywood debut together. The two divas even made an appearance on Karan Johar’s talk show “Koffee With Karan” and were seen taking a dig at Sonam’s good friend and Deepika’s ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor. However, things changed. In the recent season of the talk show, Sonam took a dig at Deepika in a question-answer round. From calling Deepika a ‘good girl gone bad’ to saying that she has an ‘over enthusiastic PR team’, the “Saawariya” actress said it all. Not just that, when asked who is Bollywood’s leading stylista on the fashion trends, Sonam said, “Deepika has upped her game.. yes.. but it’s all thanks to Anaita. Anaita has done a great job on her.” This episode was quick to make headlines.
Anushka Sharma – Virat Kohli go public:
There were rumours that Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are dating. The two were spotted together on various occasion, but still kept mum on their relationship. It was only recently that Anushka and Virat came clean about their relationship status. The two started going out together and were no more camera shy. Though they have not said the unsaid, they made it clear by not hiding it anymore.
John Abraham announces his wedding:
John Abraham tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Priya Runchal in a private ceremony in January 2014. The actor shocked his fans by posting on Twitter, “Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed 2014! May this year bring you love, good fortune and joy. Love, John and Priya Abraham.”
The Ranbir Kapoor – Katrina Kaif love saga:
This is one couple who is always in news. But let’s talk about the recent events. Since the beginning of the year, there were reports that Ranbir and Katrina will be in a live-in relationship and they are looking for their love nest. The couple had zeroed down on a flat in Carter Road, Bandra. Their new abode was under renovation and last month it was ready. The rumoured couple moved in to their love nest in November and even threw a big housewarming party for their close friends and family.
Preity Zinta-Ness Wadia controversy:
Preity Zinta filed a molestation complaint against her ex-boyfriend and co-owner of Kings XI Punjab Ness Wadia. In her complaint Preity claimed that Wadia molested, abused and threatened her inside Wankhede stadium in south Mumbai on May 30, during the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab.
Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji wedding:
After months of speculations, Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra finally tied the knot on April 21, 2014, at a small ceremony in Italy. The wedding was a very small intimate affair with very close family and friends.