New Delhi: 2023 was an eventful year for the entertainment industry. With star power back on the silver screen with films like SRK starrer 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan', Salman Khan's 'Tiger 3' and Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' among others, it was a great year for the film industry. Social media personality Orhan Awatramani aka Orry became an overnight sensation courtesy his frequent spotting at high-society parties with star kids. While people flocked to the internet to keep a tab of all that trended throughout the year, internet also obsessed over few things that 2023 did not need.
Here's taking a look at internet obsessions 2023 could do without:
Orry's Quirky Phone Covers
Orhan Awatramani aka Orry became the most talked about person of the entertainment industry courtesy his social media handle being full of pictures posing and vacationing with popular star kids. His appearance on Salman Khan hosted reality show Bigg Boss 17 also garnered a lot of attention but more than anything, his collection of phone covers, which feature everything from screaming frogs to Rahul Gandhi's biceps, became a bizarre internet obsession. People were more interested in discussing the cases than anything else.
Aaradhya Bachchan's Haircut
A simple haircut given to Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter Aaradhya became a national news story. People on the internet were divided over whether the haircut was cute or not, and it was a major topic of discussion for days. The star kid became a topic for memes that went viral on social media. People were in for a surprise when she amazed everyone with her stellar performance at her school's annual function that also showed her in a new hairdo as required for her role.
The Controversy Around Deepika Padukone's Saffron Coloured Bikini In 'Pathaan'
While Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer movie 'Pathaan' opened to bumper bo-office collections and became one of the first superhits of the year, the film faced the ire of the boycott gang for Deepika's saffron coloured bikini in the dance number 'Besharam Rang.'
The Hindutva activists across the country raised objections to the dance sequence where Shah Rukh Khan is wearing a green colour shirt and Deepika is flaunting a saffron outfit.
Abhishek-Aishwarya Divorce Rumours
The rumour mill was in overdrive this year, churning out a never-ending saga of Abhishek and Aishwarya's impending divorce. Thankfully, the couple shut down these speculations with grace and wit, proving that sometimes, the internet's favourite pastime is cooking up drama where there is none.
Dheerubhai International School Annual Extravaganza
Dheerubhai International School's annual function wasn't just about students showcasing their talents, it was a spectacle that had social media abuzz. From extravagant performances to celebrity guest appearances, it was a whirlwind of glitz and glamour, leaving us both entertained and slightly bewildered by the sheer scale of it all.
Elvish Yadav's Bigg Boss Blitz
Bigg Boss, the celebrity reality show that thrives on drama and controversy, crowned Elvish Yadav as the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2. His post-show popularity, bordering on fanatical devotion, was another internet phenomenon that had us scratching our heads. Was it genuine adulation or the fleeting hype machine at work? Only time will tell.
Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh's ‘Koffee With Karan’ Episode
During an episode of ‘Koffee With Karan Season 8’, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone discussed their relationship in detail. Deepika said that, because of her previous failed relationships, she had originally wished to remain single. She spoke about her casual relationship with Ranveer. She said she didn't commit until he asked her to be his wife.
According to Deepika, "Even if we were technically allowed to see other people, we would just keep coming back to each other." Trolls attacked the actress for making such a statement. Some even went to such lengths to humiliate and slut shame her.