From Dirty Politics Poster To Feud With Emraan Hashmi, Mallika Sherawat's Major Controversies

In a viral video from Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast, she recalls a troubling incident when a male co-star harassed her while filming a movie with a star-studded cast in Dubai.

Known for her bold choices and unfiltered approach in the Bollywood industry, let’s look back at some of her most controversial moments over the years.

The Film Dirty Politics: The actress made her Bollywood comeback in 2015 with Dirty Politics, starring alongside veteran actor Om Puri. However, her return was marred by controversy when she draped the Indian national flag over her bare body, leading to criticism and legal challenges. A case was registered against her for disrespecting the national flag.

Reality TV Show: The Murder actress participated in the reality TV show The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika. Controversy erupted when she kissed a contestant to boost TRP ratings and gain publicity. Additionally, she demanded Rs 30 crore for her participation in the reality TV show.

Revealing Too Much: In 2005, after receiving positive feedback for her performance alongside Emraan Hashmi in Murder, she was selected for Jackie Chan's Hollywood film The Myth. However, she faced significant criticism for her outfit during the film’s promotional event in India.

Controversial Remarks About India: Sherawat previously stated that India is regressive for women in response to the outrage over a trainee doctor’s rape and murder in Kolkata. Her remarks drew significant media attention and sparked a nationwide debate about the treatment of women in the country.

Dispute with Emraan Hashmi: After working together on Murder, Sherawat had a dispute with Emraan Hashmi when he referred to her as a bad kisser on Koffee With Karan. Though they hadn’t spoken in 20 years, they ultimately met again at an event and reconciled.