When cameras weren’t rolling: Bollywood’s on-set catfights that made headlines

The cold war between Bebo and PC reportedly began around the time they worked on Aitraaz. While Priyanka earned accolades for her negative role, Kareena wasn’t too pleased with all the attention PC was getting. The rivalry simmered for years, with both actresses taking indirect digs at each other in interviews. Priyanka once famously said she gets her accent "from where her boyfriend does," taking a jab at Kareena’s comment on her American twang.

While they’ve never shared screen space (yet), their verbal sparring has been nothing short of headline-worthy. It all began when Kangana’s team labeled Taapsee a “B-grade actress” and “sasti copy.” Taapsee hit back with sarcasm and sharp tweets, and the two exchanged barbs for weeks. The battle played out more on social media than on set, but it gave full-blown catfight energy.

Though never working together on a major project post-Silsila, the tension between Jaya Bachchan and Rekha is the stuff of Bollywood legend. Rekha’s public appearances in sindoor and her emotional stares at Amitabh Bachchan at award shows always fueled speculation. The silence between the two women has lasted decades and remains one of Bollywood’s most whispered-about rivalries.

The feud between Bipasha and Kareena reportedly began on the sets of Ajnabee (2001). According to sources, Kareena allegedly called Bipasha “a kaali billi” (black cat) in front of the crew—something Bips never forgot. The two avoided each other for years, and the tension was so strong, they didn’t even acknowledge each other at award shows.

During their time at Yash Raj Films, things allegedly got tense between Katrina and Anushka. Rumors swirled that Anushka felt Katrina was getting preferential treatment from the studio. The tension reportedly escalated during the shoot of Jab Tak Hai Jaan, although both actresses later appeared to bury the hatchet at public events.

Things took a turn between the two divas after Aishwarya was replaced by Rani in Chalte Chalte following her messy breakup with Salman Khan. Rani, who was once part of Ash’s close circle, was reportedly dropped from Ash’s wedding guest list—a clear sign that the friendship had fizzled out for good.

Their cold war wasn’t exactly on set, but it spilled into public consciousness during the filming of several projects around the same time. The tension reportedly stemmed from their mutual link to Ranbir Kapoor. Deepika, known for her classy digs, once said in an interview that her “boyfriend should endorse a condom brand”—a comment many believed was aimed at Ranbir and his rumored romance with Katrina. The two actresses eventually patched up and have since appeared civil at public events.

Tanushree Dutta accused actor Nana Patekar of misconduct during a song shoot in Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss, leading to a media storm and eventually kickstarting Bollywood’s #MeToo movement. Rakhi Sawant, who replaced Tanushree in the item number, got involved by making controversial remarks, sparking a nasty verbal war between the two. It escalated into threats of lawsuits, press conferences, and tabloid drama.