Big Bollywood Stars Whose Real Lives Are More Dramatic Than Bollywood Movies!

Bollywood Stars Dramatic Life

Our favourite Bollywood actors haven’t had the best of life always. The name, fame, and money do not bring the guarantee of peace and happiness in life. Innumerable Bollywood celebrities have had very sordid, dramatic lives and many of them have found a mention on screen as well.

We take a look at Bollywood Celebrities’ Dramatic Life.

Sridevi’s Dramatic Life–

India’s first female superstar, she was not just the queen of Bollywood but also a pan-India superstar with successful films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. No other male actor could do the same till date. Sridevi was also the only actress who made a successful comeback after a 15-year hiatus. Yet, her life wasn’t an easy road. She began acting from the age of 4, on the insistence of her mother and never stopped. In one of her interviews, Sridevi recalled how she had to continue shooting for films even during her parents’ demise. Her affair with Mithun Chakraborty and Boney Kapoor led to much speculation and judgment. She was criticised for her marriage to Boney who was previously married to Mona Kapoor and had two children with her. Post her 1997 film Judaai, she took a break and returned in 2014 with English Vinglish. Her successful second innings was cut short by her untimely death on February 24 when she accidentally drowned in the bathtub of a Dubai hotel.

Madhubala’s Dramatic Life –

The most beautiful diva of Hindi films, Madhubala too began her journey as a child. Yet it was her adulthood which saw her giving back to back performances in some of the finest films of her time. Suffering from a congenital heart disease, Madhubala worked till she could, even during her illness while shooting for Mughal-e-Azam. Her love life was marred by tragedy. Dilip Kumar and her father’s severed ties owing to his refusal to allow her to go to Bhopal to shoot for their film Naya Daur resulted in Madhubala losing the role and having a court case filed against her. Post her break-up, the actress married Kishore Kumar, who had been her co-stars in many films. However, his family refused to accept a woman from another religion and the marriage turned out to be an unhappy one. She died at the age of 36, days before her birthday.

Rekha’s Dramatic Life –

The mysterious Rekha has had a tumultuous life. Her father Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan refused to accept her as his child and Rekha had to seek work in the South film industry owing to financial constraints. Her entry into the Hindi film industry was rife with criticism owing to her looks and body. Plus, she did not speak Hindi at the time. Over time, Rekha successfully transformed herself and her fruitful journey began in the industry. However, tragedy did not leave her alone. Vinod Mehra, her co-star, with whom she was rumored to have been married, died because of a heart attack.  She married businessman Mukesh Agarwal who committed suicide just a year later. Rekha was castigated heavily by the media even though her husband did not blame anyone for his suicide. Her affair with Amitabh Bachchan remained the highlight of her life during the 80s. Their last film together was Yash Chopra’s Silsila. She did not marry again and lives all by herself.

Sanjay Dutt’s Dramatic Life –

The son of legendary actors Nargis and Sunil Dutt, Sanjay Dutt has had a hard life. From drug and alcohol abuse to possession of arms and three marriages, Sanjay Dutt braved it all. He was arrested in connection with the 1993 Bombay blasts on the allegation of accepting delivery of weapons at his house from Abu Salem and Riyaz Siddiqui. Nargis’s death due to cancer in 1981 had plunged the actor into a deep depression. He married actress Richa Sharma and the couple has a daughter Trishala. However, Richa died soon after due to a brain tumor. His second marriage with model Rhea Pillai ended in divorce and in 2008, after prolonged courtship, he married Manyata Dutt and became a father of twins. Sanjay Dutt has been imprisoned many times, his last ending in 2016 in Yerwada Jail.

Salman Khan’s Dramatic Life –

Though his movies are doing wonders at the BO, Salman’s temper and his past mistakes fail to leave his side. He was accused of running over homeless people in an inebriated state. He was acquitted in 2015. Salman was imprisoned in Jaipur due to his involvement in an illegal poaching case. But it was his affair with Aishwarya Rai which garnered the most controversy when she accused him of physical and mental abuse. Salman never married and has been known for his affairs with actresses like Sangeeta Bijlani and Katrina Kaif.

Silk Smitha’s Dramatic Life –

The south siren had a tumultuous life since she was stereotyped for playing glamorous roles. She was married off at a very young age and after being ill-treated by her family, she ran away from home. Her arrival in South cinema was not easy and hence, she was easily misunderstood for her introvert nature. She learned English and took up roles discarded by other actresses. Silk Smitha was also a part of the Hindi remake of Moondram Pirai called Sadma, a role she was much appreciated for. However, her life was cut short when she committed suicide in 1996. The reason behind her suicide still remains a mystery.

Kangana Ranaut’s Dramatic Life –

The outspoken actress was brought up in a conservative environment in Himachal Pradesh. She rebelled against her parents and was discovered by Anurag Basu who signed her for his film Gangster. Though she won a National Award for her performance, Kangana was not taken seriously by the industry till she did films like Tanu Weds Manu and Queen. Her alleged affair with Hrithik Roshan landed her in controversy. She also openly talked about nepotism in the industry and sexism female actors are subjected to.

Simi Garewal’s Dramatic Life –

The evergreen Simi Garewal was married to Ravi Mohan of Chunnamal family in Delhi. However, the marriage did not last long. She is largely considered an icon par excellence. However, her affairs with Tiger Pataudi and the Maharaja of Jamnagar earned her much popularity and also slander from conservative sections of society. Simi Garewal had forced her parents to allow her to work in films and has since been an active part of the film industry.

Kalki Koechlin’s Dramatic Life –

Her entry into films was viewed with skepticism over her Anglo-Indian looks. Born and brought up in Ooty, Kalki’s parents divorced early and she lived with her mother. The grand-daughter of Maurice Koechlin, an engineer who played an important role in the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Kalki is half-French. Having experienced sexual abuse at a young age, Kalki identifies as a feminist. However, her marriage to Anurag Kashyap ended in a divorce after several attempts to save it via counselling.