Synopsis: Is Bollywood just about love stories and dream sequences? Not really. Behind the glamour hides a world ruled by egos, silent rivalries, and unspoken secrets. Some feuds are whispered, others explode, but all leave a spicy trail.
1. Jaya Bachchan vs Rekha
Why: The eternal triangle.
Amitabh-Rekha’s rumored affair during the ‘Silsila’ era sparked Bollywood’s most whispered-about feud. Jaya’s silence vs Rekha’s bold statements kept the tension alive for decades.
The Comments: Rekha once famously said in Filmfare, “Why should I be ashamed of loving him?”
2. Priyanka Chopra vs Gauri Khan
Why: Third-Wheel Drama
Rumors of SRK’s closeness to Priyanka post Don 2 didn’t sit well with Gauri. Allegedly, PC found herself on the outer circle of Bollywood soon after.
The Comments: While no direct quotes exist, insiders whispered about PC being banned from certain parties and events.
3. Shah Rukh Khan vs Aamir Khan
Why: Big stars turned Juvenile
The Cold War turned personal. From sarcastic jabs about acting skills to calling SRK a ‘dog’ in a blog, things weren’t subtle.
The Comments: Aamir once wrote, “Shah Rukh is licking my feet and I am feeding him biscuits every now and then.” Later, he said it was about his dog. Sure.
4. Salman Khan vs Vivek Oberoi
Why: Career shattered to dust. Thanks, Love.
Aishwarya Rai. Vivek publicly called out Salman for threatening him over Aishwarya. That press conference was peak drama.
The Comments: Vivek said, “I got 41 calls from him, some abusive, some threatening.” Salman never officially responded.
5. Amitabh Bachchan vs Vinod Khanna
Why: The OG power struggle.
Vinod was the only hero who came close to Big B’s charisma in the ’70s. Industry gossip claimed Amitabh made sure Vinod was edged out of lead roles.
The Comments: No direct beef, but their on-screen coldness in Rakhwala and Parvarish said plenty. Lil Birdie also says, It was Amitabh that called the directors and kicked Vinod out of potential films.
6. Kangana Ranaut vs Hrithik Roshan
Why: Romance gone rogue.
Kangana referred to Hrithik as her “silly ex” during an interview. Hrithik filed a legal notice. Emails, screenshots, accusations : It got ugly.
The Comments: Kangana said, “He should stop crying over a little affair.” Hrithik responded, “There are more chances of me having an affair with the Pope.”
7. Kareena Kapoor vs Bipasha Basu
Why: Catfight on the set of Ajnabee. Kareena allegedly slapped Bipasha and called her ‘Kali Billi.’ It went from bad to worse.
The Comments: Bipasha later said, “I will never work with Kareena again.” The feud allegedly began over costume choices; Bipasha accused Kareena’s designer, Manish Malhotra, of favoritism, which escalated things.
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8. Priyanka Chopra vs Kareena Kapoor
Why: Ego battle.
Kareena mocked PC’s accent on Koffee with Karan. PC hit back the next season with, “I get my accent from the same place her boyfriend does.”
The Comments: Karan Johar didn’t need to say anything, the couch saw it all.
Final Note
In an industry that thrives on love stories, it’s the rivalries that often steal the show. These dramatic duels remind us that beneath the sequins and scripts, Bollywood is brimming with unfiltered emotion, ambition, and let’s face it, excellent drama. If stardom is a stage, these rivalries are the fireworks show.
Written By MANSI SINGH