Top controversies surrounding Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone has successfully marked her space in Bollywood and has undoubtedly come a long way. However, her struggle for acceptance in India is far from over. The actress was recently prevented from performing at a New Year event in Bengaluru, fearing disruption of law and order.
The actress, who commands a strong fan base in the country, was recently supported by a fan on micro-blogging site and her wise answers would definitely make you ponder. The sunny follower wrote, “@SunnyLeone I personally believe that you should perform in Bangalore.. let them suicide. Atleast there will be less narrow minded people in India..!! Kudos to you..!!
Taking a stand for what she believes in, the actress replied, “Life should always come first my friend. I believe in love not war. Your voice when you vote is louder then mine! Vote wisely this year!”

Bengaluru Police Commissioner T. Suneel Kumar on Saturday denied permission to a New Year bash in the city where Sunny Leone has been invited to perform, reportedly to "maintain law and order" and prevent any "untoward incident", IANS reported. The report further quoted Kumar as he said at a press conference, "We are denying permission for the Sunny Leone's musical show on December 31 night to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident in the city."

The decision to deny permission came a day after about 100 activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike had demonstrated on Friday against her presence in the show. The Commissioner further said that the organizers have not even applied for the police permission and have started selling tickets online already. Deliberating on their decision, the report further quoted Kumar, “In view of a directive from the Karnataka High Court on Friday to ensure peaceful New Year celebrations and prevent untoward incidents in the city, we will not be able to deploy enough force at one place at the risk of other areas.”
IANS further reported that Kumar said, "As the Bollywood star is popular and has a huge following, as evident from a massive gathering at Kochi (in Kerala) on her recent visit (in August), we have decided not to permit her to perform in the city on the New Year eve.”

Sunny Leone has successfully marked her space in Bollywood and has undoubtedly come a long way. However, her struggle for acceptance in India is far from over. Recently, the actress faced protest against her participation in a New Year event at Bengaluru.
Members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Yuva Sene protested on Friday in front of the Manyata Tech Park against Bollywood actress Sunny’s performance at the event. According to reports, the protesters not only burnt her posters but condemned her programmes as an assault on Karnataka's culture. They also reportedly threatened to commit mass suicide if she is allowed to perform on the stage at the event.
Harish, state president, KRV Yuva Sene also reportedly added that they wouldn’t mind if she wears a sari and performs. The report also quoted a senior police official who said that they are currently awaiting the directions from the government. However, Home Minister and other senior officials are reportedly of the opinion that the actress should not be given permission to perform at the event.

Sunny Leone, who is a brand ambassador for a condom manufacturer in India, is in the eye of another storm for featuring in a Navratri-themed condom advertisement in Gujarat. On Tuesday, 19th September, authorities tore down dozens of billboards after a slew of complaints about an advertisement featuring the former adult star promoting the use of condoms ahead of the festival of Navratri. Local authorities in Gujarat, removed the advertisements as controversy mounted.
The image of Leone, advertising contraceptives ahead of the religious celebration proved to be too much for some in the state. Although the advertisement features no image of a condom, it stoked outrage for its slogan, "Play with love this Navratri".
In a written complaint, the Confederation of All India Traders accused the condom manufacturer behind the risque ad of taking marketing "to an all-time low".

Recent reports claim that Sunny Leone joined the adult entertainment industry "out of choice and not by force". Apparently she started working as a model for Penthouse before joining the porn industry and soon went to become an entrepreneur as producer and director of adult films. She has reportedly directed 42 adult films and starred in 41. Her claim to fame in Bollywood was Bigg Boss after which she found a role in the movie 'Jism 2'.

Read on to know more about the bold Sunny Leone...

Considering she comes with a background of having worked in adult films, one might feel that Sunny Leone has a casual approach towards the concept of one-night-stands. However, her take on it might surprise you. The actress, while promoting her next sex-thriller, 'One Night Stand,’ was asked about her views on the much prevalent concept and she said that indulging in a one-night-stand is an individual choice. The actor even confessed that she too has had one-night-stands when she was single but hasn't indulged in one post her marriage to Daniel Weber. "I think having or not having a one-night-stand is a very individual choice and I too have had those when I was single. But I have never had a one-night-stand after I got married to Daniel and would never have one either in the future."

Click on the next slide to know why Sunny was miffed with the makers of 'One Night Stand'...

Sunny Leone has been under the spotlight ever since she stepped into Bollywood. The former adult star has become the talk of the town recently, mainly because of latest release 'Mastizaade'. Being a star, however, doesn't come easily to the lady, who is more often than not, surrounded by controversies. Recently, a photo of the actress, lying skimpily clad on the beach has been doing the rounds. The photo looked like a poster from a movie titled 'One Night Stand'. However, the picture was not what it looked like.... Sunny Leone took to Twitter to clarify that her face had been photoshopped on the picture. Sunny, in a radio interview, said that she will find out who was responsible for this. Well, looks like whoever is behind this, clearly didn't know who they were messing with.

This is not the first time the actress is miffed at someone, click on the next slide to find out why she is all set to sue a filmmaker...

Sunny Leone to sue a filmmaker


Sensuous star Sunny Leone who has finally earned the tag of an actress in tinsel town will be suing a filmmaker. It is very much staple in the industry to make films on popular celebrities, but one must be sure that the necessary permissions have been obtained. The Ek Paheli Leela star Sunny who is trying her constant best to shed off her past has intrigued a filmmaker.
According to a report on In.movies.yahoo.com speculations making rounds suggest that filmmaker Kanti Shah who is known for making B-grade films is soon going to make a film titled, Main Sunny Leone Banna Chahti Hoon. Yes! You read it right; the actress is not only creating laurels with her entry into the big league, but she can now also claim to be a muse for filmmakers. But all is not well with this speculated project. It is being said that Sunny Leone and husband Daniel are hugely miffed with this venture. The speculated movie Main Sunny Leone Banna Chahti Hoon to be directed by Kanti Shah is allegedly based on a virgin who then becomes a top porn star. Rumors suggest that it is based on Sunny Leone. It is in reports that Sunny and her husband Daniel are soon going to sue the director for this project. The duo also plans to take a step forward and file a legal action against the filmmaker for unofficially using Sunny Leone’s identity.


Read on to know how Sunny Leone lashed out at a CPI leader...

Sunny Leone lashes out at CPI leader

Sunny Leone has hit back at CPI leader, Atul Kumar Anjan, for saying that a condom advertisement featuring the actress would lead to an increase in the incidences of rapes in the country. Sunny has urged "people of power" to focus on helping those in need instead. Reacting to the same, Sunny Leone tweeted, "Sad when people of power waste their time and energy on me, instead of focusing on helping those in need!!! #SHAME #EPICFAIL" [sic] Anjan had claimed that Sunny's condom advertisement will trigger the tendency among men to commit rapes and that it was developing sexuality and ruining sensibilities.

Click on the next slide to know what did the CPI leader had to say...

CPI leader blames Sunny Leone’s condom advertisements for rapes

Controversies don't seem to spare Sunny Leone. According to a report, senior CPI leader Atul Anjan has accused Sunny Leone's condom advertisements for the rising number of rape cases in India. The report further stated that in a video, the leader was quoted saying that a woman named Sunny Leone has worked in a number of porn films and was made an actress by director Mahesh Bhatt. The leader further said how pathetic it was for him to see one of her porn films for the first time in his life and he further claimed that her condom campaigns were the main reason behind the rising rape cases in the country.

Read on to know what Sunny Leone has to say about the adult industry...

Sunny Leone stormed into Bollywood after her Bigg Boss stint and soon she had become a favourite with filmmakers. However, the actress, who had started her career in the adult film industry, was never reluctant to talk about her past. But in the recent times, she has stopped being as open about her past. In an interview with Bollywoodlife.com, Sunny has been quoted in the report as saying that she still loves everything about the adult industry but has been forced to say that she is here to work in Bollywood because people are so horrible and mean. Sunny is perhaps referring to the FIRs that were registered against her.
Sunny has always been embroiled in controversies. Let's take a look at some of them...

Sunny Leone had been keeping mum on the rude statements made by Rakhi Sawant and Celina Jaitley since long but it seems that the Ek Paheli Leela actress has now decided to end the silence. When asked about her response on the controversial statements made against her, the former adult star said that they are useless and baseless comments. She added that certain actresses make such comments as they want to be categorised. For the record, Rakhi Sawant had said that she wants to deport Sunny back from where she came and Celina had accused Sunny and her hubby, Daniel Weber, for spoiling the apartment that she had rented to them.

However, the actress has more to worry about. An FIR was filed against her. Read on to know why…

Sunny Leone has been embroiled in several controversies. She was recently in the news when a social activist filed an FIR against her for obscenity. The Ek Paheli Leela actress feels she is an easy target. According to a report on Hindustantimes.com, the former adult star was quoted saying that it was upsetting how the most random things popped up in India and that she and her husband, Daniel Weber, were easy targets in the country. She also stated that in India, anyone can file an FIR and the two have to defend themselves and it takes a toll on one's body, mind and soul.

Read on to know why Sunny's Mastizaade has run into trouble with the Censor Board and other controversies surrounding the actress...

Sunny Leone’s adult comedy, Mastizaade, has run into trouble with the Censor Board due to its too erotic content. The film hasn’t yet been certified by the Censor Board and is flipping to different channels to seek approval, as reported by BollywoodLife.com. Reportedly, while one of the board members had agreed to approve the film with an ‘A’ certificate, the board collectively refused to certify it. The film was then sent to the Revision Committee who have also refused to pass it. Producer Pritish Nandy has now sent the film to the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal to lock its fate and secure a release date for the film.

Sunny Leone has been courting controversies ever since she made her Bollywood debut. Read on to know how her apartment landed her in trouble recently...

Sunny Leone and husband, Daniel Weber had rented out Celina Jaitley's penthouse apartment on a lease of two years, when they first shifted base to India for Sunny's Bollywood career. However, when it came to exiting the flat, it seems that the couple wasn't very co-operative with Celina's staff. Talking about the same, Celina has been quoted in a Hindustan Times report as saying that, she didn't throw Sunny out and in fact her office had been dealing with Sunny and her husband since they became her tenants. She adds that they had faced immense problems dealing with with them when the lease came to an end. She further states that she was horrified to see the appaling state that the couple had left the house in. She also says that their attitude and communication was sickening and threatening and that she was driven to take legal help to protect her interests and to make them honour the contract.

An FIR was recently launched against Sunny Leone. Read on to know why...

Sunny Leone, on May 28, 2015, gave her statement to the police on the indecency case that was registered by a housewife against her. The actress was quoted by a source in a report as saying that, "The objectionable video clips circulating here belong to when I was working in the adult film industry in the US. I have distanced myself from any such roles after becoming a part of the Indian film fraternity. I feel it would be improper to haunt me with the past when I am trying to move ahead in life." The actress recorded her statement in the presence of DCP Manere and investigation officer, Jagdish Sawant, in English for over an hour, also disclosing her personal details, stated the report.

Read on to know more about another FIR that was filed against the actress...

According to a PTI report, an FIR was registered against actress Sunny Leone, Google CEO and a Bollywood magazine in Ajmer city on May 24, for allegedly spreading obscenity, as informed by the police authorities. Arinjay Jain had subscribed to a Bollywood magazine through S K R Sharma. The entertainment journal contained obscene photographs of Leone, SHO Ajmer Kotawali police station Jitendra Gangwani said. Jain said he followed a website link given in the magazine and found more obscene contents and pictures of the actress on internet, following which he registered the FIR with police.A case has been registered under section 292 (sale of obscene book) of IPC, relevant sections of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act and the IT act, Gangwani said.

However, this is not the only FIR filed against the pretty actress. Read on to find out about the other complaints registered against Sunny...

According to a report, the Thane police's charges of obscenity on her website against actress Sunny Leone come under the IPC (sections 292, 292A and 294, all dealing with obscenity), the Information Technology Act (section 67, obscenity in electronic form), and the Indecent Representation of Women Act (section 3 and 4, prohibition of dissemination of indecent representation of women). The maximum punishment — imprisonment up to five years or fine up to Rs 10 lakh or both — is under the IT Act's section 67. "No immediate action will be taken in the case as first the Thane police's cyber cell will look into who is handling the website and other legal matters," the report quoted joint commissioner of police VV Laxminarayana, Thane. "We have shifted the case from the local police to the cyber cell, who will investigate the matter," Laxminarayana was further quoted. Senior police inspector J K Sawant from the cell said, "We are trying to contact the website's operator to get relevant details. We cannot block the website, but will ask the operator to remove objectionable content." Sunny's husband Daniel Weber, who owns a production house, said he learnt of the case online. "People can file whatever they want. If there is a case, our attorney will deal with it," he was quoted saying.

Read further to know more about the case...

The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) demanded the deportation of former porn star Sunny Leone and barring her future entry into India for displaying what it terms vulgarity on her website and insulting the dignity of women. The HJS lodged a first information report (FIR) with Sunil Shivarkar, head of Ramnagar police station in Dombivali in Thane, said HJS spokesman Uday Dhuri. Dhuri was quoted in an IANS report as saying that, "The FIR was registered by our local representative Anjali Palan and others. Besides, we have already registered over a dozen similar complaints in various districts of Maharashtra and in Goa in the past one week but police have not taken any action so far." Pointing out how Leone was influencing the masses, Dhuri cited recent news reports to say that she exceeds even the popularity of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on global search engines like Google. "This is a dangerous trend," Dhuri warned.

Read on to know why was Sunny Leone criticised for being present during an IPL match...

Sunny Leone made her presence felt in the match where Kings XI Punjab played against the Mumbai Indians. Sunny chose to extend her support to Preity's team and was seen sporting KXIP's bright red jersey. Excited about the match, Sunny posted a picture of herself from the stadium and wrote, "Fun day watching ipl match kings xi Punjab vs mumbai Indians. My fist match and was so much fun." It is evident that the Bollywood beauty enjoyed her first live match. However, not everyone was happy with her presence. Apparently, just like Anushka Sharma was condemned as 'jinxed' during the World Cup, a fan wrote on Twitter that Sunny was a jinx for Preity's kings. The tweet read, "If Anushka was responsible for Virat’s failure in WC 2015, then KXIP failed solely due to Sunny Leone .." [sic]

Considering the fact that Anushka received ample support from Bollywood during the phase when she was being blamed for India's ouster from the World Cup, it would be a given that the fraternity would come to Sunny's rescue too. Read on to know why Sunny Leone was livid...

People are biased towards ‘Leela’: Sunny Leone

According to a report on Bollywoodhungama.com, Sunny Leone seems to be livid on certain section of the society that is bashing her recently released film Ek Paheli Leela. Hinting towards the critics, the actress was quoted saying that they were biased towards the film and they should have judged the film keeping her name aside. The actress further added that these people lacked enthusiasm and have been watching films back-to-back. These people are unhappy in their own life which is why they don't find any good thing to write about …Leela, the report concluded with Sunny’s quote.

Read on to know when Sunny Leone went topless for a carnival...

According to a Mumbai Mirror report, Sunny Leone went topless for the Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans nine years ago. The Ragini MMS 2 actress also said that it was weeklong street party, the hottest event of the year in the United States and everyone would be topless in the French Quarter. She also added that everybody wore masks and the DJ would play music and everyone would drink day and night, the report further added.

While Sunny has been bold on the silver screen, read on to know what controversies have surrounded this sultry actress.

The controversy queen: From what she says to what she wears, Sunny Leone attracts controversies. The former adult actress, who has now acted in several Bollywood movies, is one of the most searched celebrities on Google. As she gears up for 'Ragini MM2', we list a recap of all the controversies the seductress has attracted.

Controversy surrounding Ragini MMS 2: 'Ragini MMS 2' has raised several eyebrows due to explicit sexual content of the movie. If a shower scene was not enough, there is a kissing scene between actress Sunny Leone and Sandhya Mridul. The movie will see Sunny in a very bold avatar. The content of the movie has led to several protests against the actress. Reports suggest that ahead of Sunny Leone's visit to Indore, Bajrang Dal activists raised slogans and staged protests against the adult star's visit to the city. However, this is not the first time that protests have been staged against the actress. She got similar treatment during the release of her debut 'Jism 2'.

Sunny Leone vs Kapil Sharma: Comedian Kapil Sharma plays the gracious host to Bollywood's biggest stars ahead of the release of their films on his show 'Comedy Nights With Kapil'. However, while Sunny Leone did her best to promote her movie 'Jackpot' in all reality shows, she was missing from 'Comedy Nights With Kapil'. This led to lot of tongues wagging with gossip mongers suggesting that probably Kapil did not want to host the actress due to her past. It was a shocker since actors like Shah Rukh Khan has expressed a desire to work with her and John Abraham too has grooved with her. It made Kapil seem narrow minded. However, now since the actress came with Ekta Kpoor to Kapil's sets, the controversy died a natural death.

Sunny Leone vs Kamaal R Khan: The two former contestants of 'Bigg Boss' got themselves entangled in a legal battle when they made a controversial comment about rape. The adult movie star got herself in trouble when she allegedly posted a controversial tweet on rape. Controversy king Kamaal Khan blew things out of proportion when he tweeted, ""Ye lo... Sunny Leone says - Rape is not a Crime, It's just a Surprise Sex," quoting what he claims to be a tweet she'd posted. However, Sunny denied posting such a tweet and said her account was hacked for five minutes. Sunny then filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Investigation Cell against Kamaal R Khan for falsely attributing controversial comments on rape to her by his Twitter account.

Jism 2 controversies: Sunny Leone's debut movie 'Jism 2' was mired with controversies. It started with allegations that the movie's sensual poster was a copy from a Felix Bendish's visual for a fashion show in 2010. Then there were protests against the vulgarity shown in the movie. Then a PIL was slammed against the actress in the Allahabad High Court. The PIL sought a stay on the release of the film, and challenged the provisions of the law which define the powers of the Censor Board in India. It also objected to the presence of an adult film actress in the movie. The PIL said that the movie had sexually explicit content, and the inclusion of Sunny Leone in the film will have an adverse moral impact on society.

The Bold and the Beautiful: Adult movie star Sunny Leone showed that she is not only a pretty face but has guts as well. She challenged the prudes by saying, "Porn star doesn't mean prostitute." She defended being an adult star and said that it's ignorance that makes people equate adult stars with prostitutes. "I think India doesn't have an adult entertainment industry - that's why people have no idea what it is." Her comments had been blown out of proportion by the media and raised lot of eyebrows.

Sunny Leone controversial stint with Bigg Boss: When the former porn star entered the Bigg Boss house in the fifth season of the show, the inmates had hundred questions in their minds about who she was. However, she managed to keep her real identity a secret and managed to win people's heart by her warm nature and sizzling smile. However, since the people outside the House did know her real identities, it led to all kinds of controversies. Complaints were lodged with the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting alleging that the Colors TV channel was promoting pornography by having the actress appear on the show, which was meant for family audience. Even her sensuous poll dance had irked a lot of people. However, she won admiration when she finally accepted on the show who she was and as a result managed to get a film offer by filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.

According to a Mumbai Mirror report, Sunny Leone went topless for the Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans nine years ago. The Ragini MMS 2 actress also said that it was weeklong street party, the hottest event of the year in the United States and everyone would be topless in the French Quarter. She also added that everybody wore masks and the DJ would play music and everyone would drink day and night, the report further added.

While Sunny has been bold on the silver screen, read on to know what controversies have surrounded this sultry actress.