Deepika Padukone reportedly exited major projects after demanding fixed work hours, while Samay Raina faced legal trouble over insensitive jokes. Ranveer Singh was criticised for mocking Rishab Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh drew backlash for working with Pakistan's Hania Aamir. Saif Ali Khan's stabbing and Palaash-Smriti's cancelled wedding also made news.