Nepotism Debate

• In 2014, Arjun was criticized for being a product of nepotism as the son of producer Boney Kapoor. He was accused of getting easy opportunities in Bollywood due to his family connections.
• In 2020, after Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, the nepotism debate reignited. Arjun was again targeted for benefiting from his father’s name and called out for his privilege.

Fatso Controversy

• In an interview with Rajeev Masand, Arjun Kapoor said that he was called “fatso” by his father, Boney Kapoor, when he was younger. This comment sparked controversy, with some people criticizing Boney Kapoor for body-shaming his son.

Relationship with Malaika Arora

• Arjun started dating Malaika Arora in 2018, who is 12 years older than him. Their age gap faced moral policing and judgment.
• There were also rumors of Arjun dating Malaika while she was still married to Arbaaz Khan. This led to speculation that Arjun was the reason behind their divorce.
• In 2019, Arjun opened up about his relationship with Malaika and said they initially hid it since it was in the ‘reactionary phase’.

Nepotism Controversy

• Arjun Kapoor was accused of nepotism when he was cast in the lead role of Ishaqzaade, despite having no prior acting experience. This controversy resurfaced in 2018, when Arjun Kapoor was again cast in the lead role of Panipat, despite the film being panned by critics.

Pan Masala Brand Advertisement

• In 2022, Arjun faced backlash for featuring in an advertisement of a pan masala brand despite claiming to live a healthy lifestyle.
• He was accused of double standards, as the product contained tobacco and was harmful to health. Arjun had to clarify that it was for an elaichi variant and he had to withdraw from the campaign due to the controversy.

Sexist Comments Controversy

• Arjun Kapoor made several sexist comments in an interview with Filmfare magazine. For example, he said that women should not be allowed to drive because they are “too emotional.” These comments sparked outrage, with many people calling Arjun Kapoor out for his sexism.

Misogynistic Comments Controversy

• Arjun Kapoor made several misogynistic comments in an interview with Hindustan Times. For example, he said that women should not be allowed to have opinions because they are “too emotional.” These comments sparked outrage, with many people calling Arjun Kapoor out for his misogyny.

“Drugs” Controversy

• Arjun Kapoor was photographed smoking marijuana at a party in Goa. This incident sparked controversy, with some people calling for Arjun Kapoor to be banned from Bollywood.

COVID-19 Controversy

• Arjun Kapoor was criticized for attending a party in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This incident sparked outrage, with many people calling Arjun Kapoor out for his reckless behavior.

Bollywood Pay Gap Controversy

• Arjun Kapoor was criticized for his comments about the Bollywood pay gap. He said that he does not believe that there is a pay gap in Bollywood, and that women are paid fairly for their work. These comments sparked outrage, with many people calling Arjun Kapoor out for his ignorance.