Entertainment News: As 2024 comes to an end, the Indian entertainment industry dive into account the high-profile events, controversies, and scandals that garnered media attention for all the wrong reasons. A number of celebrities and filmmakers have made news due to tragic events, publicity stunts, and career disasters, mostly because of their actions that provoked intense debates rather than their artistic output.1. Allu Arjun and the Sandhya Theatre Stampede TragedyTelugu film superstar Allu Arjun was on the receiving end of a tragic incident as he had come to Hyderabad to promote his upcoming movie *Pushpa 2: The Rule* at Sandhya Theatre. Here, a stampede killed a 35-year-old woman, with her child also being severely injured. Allu Arjun was arrested for the incident, but later, he was granted interim bail. Despite all the controversies surrounding the film, *Pushpa 2* went on to become a super hit, crossing over ₹1,700 crore at the box office.2. Poonam Pandey&#39s Death Hoax Drama When the news came about actress Poonam Pandey declaring death due to cervical cancer, news hits the headline for the wrong reasons because of management false declaration on the death report and made attempts to popularize cervical awareness a step towards the correct goal with improper steps increased criticisms towards her. Soon PR landed into trouble issuing public apology over her tasteless publicity idea. The affair received heavy noise through all major social networking platforms.3. Kapil Sharma&#39s alleged racist comments against AtleeEarlier this month, stand-up comic and host Kapil Sharma was in a soup for allegedly poking fun at Atlee&#39s skin colour during the Jawan director&#39s appearance on Netflix&#39s The Great Indian Kapil Show.Amid backlash, Sharma defended his comments and requested people to not spread hate on social media.4. Oscar Controversy: &#39Laapataa Ladies&#39 vs &#39All We Imagine As Light&#39It had chosen *Laapataa Ladies* as the official entry for the Oscars over *All We Imagine As Light* way back in September, which raised a controversy. Critics and cinephiles were not happy with this decision as they felt that *All We Imagine As Light* would have been the better choice to be included in the nomination list after it bagged the prize at Cannes.5. Kangana Ranaut&#39s &#39Emergency&#39 Release Dates Kangana Ranaut&#39s bold film *Emergency* had already been postponed several times other than getting a CBFC certification, which it did not. Accused of being malicious in portraying the Sikh Community, bodies have questioned the historical sense of the movie&#39s interpretation. It may see release by 17 January, 2025, at the earliest.
