Jan 31, 2024, 08:34 AM IST

9 actors who got into ugly fights with directors

Manisha Chauhan

 Known for her outspoken nature, Kangana Ranaut has had public disagreements with directors, including Krish (Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi) while filming Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019).

There were rumors of Sushmita Sen having differences with director Mudassar Aziz during the making of Dulha Mil Gaya (2010). The film faced delays, and Sen later confirmed the challenges they faced but downplayed any major dispute.

Known for her role in Grey's Anatomy, Katherine Heigl had public disagreements with the show's creator, Shonda Rhimes, regarding the writing and her character's development.

While filming The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), Valentina Cortese and director Terry Gilliam had disagreements over the actress's performance.

Faye Dunaway had a notorious reputation for being difficult to work with, and she reportedly clashed with directors on various film sets throughout her career.

Govinda had a fallout with director David Dhawan, with whom he had a successful collaboration in the '90s. The reasons for their discord varied, and they didn't work together for several years.

Salman Khan and director Rakesh Roshan had reportedly a falling out during the making of Karan Arjun (1995). 

Vidya Balan and director Mohit Suri reportedly had disagreements during the making of Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015).

Reportedly, Shah Rukh Khan had creative differences with director Shirish Kunder during the making of Joker (2012). The film faced several issues, and their relationship was strained during the production.