2019 Recap: 5 times 'drama' at launch events became bigger than the film itself

Bollywood events have as much drama as Bollywood films, if not more. That's a fact and we are going to prove it to you all. But first, let us appreciate the kind of revolution 2019 has been in terms of content-driven stories, brilliant performances, controversial stories, bad remixes, so on and so forth. Well, there are highs and lows in everything. Films like Manikarnika, Gully Boy, URI: Th surgical Strike, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, War, Bharat, Badla, Kalank, Kabir Singh, Super 30, Dream Girl, Bala, made a significant mark and were showered with love and appreciation.

You would know, nowadays, the makers put in a lot of effort in the promotions of the film. The cast and crew go on a promotional tour in the cities and visit sets of various reality TV shows. There are teasers, trailers, and song launch events as well. At such events, the cast and crew interact with the media and give out statements that shadow the whole film. Here's a list of dramatic instances that took place at the launch events and became bigger than the film itself.

Salman Khan - Katrina Kaif during Bharat

During the Zinda song launch event, Salman Khan went on to say that Katrina Kaif could pick up the national award for her role in Bharat. Looks like Katrina's portrayal has left Salman speechless. The statement grabbed headlines as soon as he said it though Katrina passed it off as a joke. Here's the moment:

.@BeingSalmanKhan believes #KatrinaKaif can win National Award for her role from #Bharat @Bharat_TheFilm #ZindaSong @TSeries @SKFilmsOfficial @ReelLifeProdn pic.twitter.com/Ea8QHKbKs8

BollywoodLife (@bollywood_life) May 17, 2019

Kangana Ranaut - Reporter controversy

At the song launch of Judgementall Hai Kya, Kangana questioned the reporter on spreading negativity through his portal and stories about her and her films. It made headlines for weeks. Here's the video:

Varun Dhawan, Sanjay Dutt - Kalank

It so happened that a reporter had asked Sanjay Dutt, which is the biggest Kalank of his life that he would want to get rid of. Varun Dhawan had jumped in for Baba and had insulted the reporters, saying, "Tum" by pointing at the reporter. It grabbed headlines and Varun won several hearts with his gesture.

Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani - Kabir Singh

During the trailer launch of Kabir Singh, a reporter was constantly asking Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani about their kissing scenes in the film. Shahid got miffed and reminded the reporter that they have acted in the film as well. Here's the video of the same:

Sharad Kelkar - Tanhaji: Th Unsung Warrior

During the media interaction at the trailer launch of Tanhaji: the Unsung Warrior, Sharad Kelkar schooled a journalist for addressing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as 'Shivaji.' This happened after the esteemed Maratha warrior and ruler was addressed as Shivaji on Amitabh Bachchan's game-based TV show,

. Here's the video from the trailer launch:

Deepika Padukone - Chhapaak

Deepika Padukone broke down at the trailer launch of her next film Chhapaak. The actress has been trying to cope emotionally throughout the filming, given the nature of the subject. When Deepika was asked to speak about the trailer, she choked up and tears streamed down the actresses' cheeks. Here's the video:

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