Happy Birthday Bebo: A look back at her notable controversies in Bollywood

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, who turns 44 on Saturday, September 21, is getting ready for her birthday celebration and has shared pictures of herself on social media. 

Affectionately known as Bebo, she captivated audiences with her memorable performances in blockbuster films like Jab We Met, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Chup Chup Ke. While she has largely stayed clear of major controversies, her name often made headlines due to her controversies. 

Here’s a list of some of Kareena's most notable conflicts with her industry peers.

1. In 2009, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan found herself at the center of political controversy following the release of a bare-back poster promoting her film Kurbaan, featuring co-star Saif Ali Khan. The poster sparked outrage among various Hindu groups, leading to protests, the defacement of posters, and calls from right-wing factions to ban the film.

2. Early in her career, Kareena also had a tumultuous relationship with fellow actresses Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Bipasha Basu, collaborating with them on Aitraaz and Ajanabee, respectively. Tensions between Kareena and Priyanka were particularly notable during the filming of Aitraaz, with Kareena making remarks about Priyanka's accent on Koffee with Karan, leading to a public feud characterized by jabs and digs.

3. Kareena was previously in a long-term relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor before eventually falling for Saif Ali Khan. A notable incident from two decades ago involved an MMS leak showing the couple in a passionate kiss, which caused significant distress for both actors at the time, as such displays of affection were much less common in public media back then.