Controversy king Sreesanth's troubled history New Delhi: India fast bowler Sreesanth has had repeated run-ins with match officials for his inability to control his behavior on the field, and following the news of his arrest in New Delhi on Thursday for spot-fixing allegations here is a look at his list of disciplinary troubles, both on the domestic circuit and internationally.

Early signs of aggression

Sreesanth first made headlines during the 2005-06 Challenger Trophy, a domestic 50-over competition, when he walked toward and glared at Sachin Tendulkar after beating the batsman. Tendulkar proceeded to hit the next ball for six and reportedly told Sreesanth to never come so close to him.

First brushes with international match referee...more    
11:07 AM, May 16, 2013

Shah Rukh: Controversies disturb and anger me
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Getting involved in controversies is a part and parcel of any celebrity's life, but superstar Shah Rukh Khan says it does affect him personally, though he doesn't let it show in public. ...  
06:35 PM, Jan 30, 2013

A look at controversies of the entertainment industry in 2012

King Khan as always is right on top from his link-up with Priyanka Chopra to the ugly brawl at Wankhede. ...
11:37 PM, Dec 20, 2012

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09:33 AM, Jul 19, 2012

Governing Council to hold review after IPL ends IPL 5 has hit the headlines due to controversies ranging from a TV sting claiming to expose spot-fixing to an alleged molestation charge against a player. ...  
11:53 PM, May 22, 2012

Ganguly not ready to rule himself out of IPL 6 Ganguly went through a lean patch both as a batsman and a skipper with Pune Warriors this season. ...  
11:00 PM, May 22, 2012

Ganguly backs BCCI over IPL controversies "The BCCI has run cricket far better than others," said the Pune Warriors captain. ...  
10:26 PM, May 22, 2012

A week in hell for the IPL Following the third controversy this week, IPL 5 is threatening to be remembered for all the wrong reasons. ...  
12:51 PM, May 18, 2012

Big controversies of 2011 in Bollywood

Bollywood and controversies go hand in hand and the unsaid rule of the industry it seems is - any publicity is good publicity. ...
10:31 AM, Jan 01, 2012

'Aarakshan' mints Rs.58 crore in first week
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New Delhi: Filmmaker Prakash Jha is happy that even after the "unexpected tough battle" to release his film "Aarakshan", the movie has managed to amass Rs.58.5 crore within its first week. "I'm very happy with the audience response to 'Aarakshan'. I've been flooded with congratulatory messages and calls. The film seems to be touching many, many people," Jha said in a statement on Friday. "Aarakshan", which deals with the sensitive...  
05:30 PM, Aug 19, 2011

How will two months ban help: Big B
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New Delhi: The governments of three states have banned the screening of the film "Aarakshan" for two months and this has saddened Amitabh Bachchan, who is playing an important role in it. He is wondering how this restriction will solve the problem after two months. "UP (Uttar Pradesh), Punjab and today Andhra Pradesh have given notice to ban the film and not allow it to be projected for another two...  
12:57 AM, Aug 13, 2011

'Aarakshan' ban evokes mixed reactions in UP
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government's move to ban the screening of Prakash Jha-directed film 'Aarakshan', based on caste-based reservations in the education system, has evoked a mixed response from people in the state. While a section of the people term the ban "illogical", others supported the government's decision, saying the movie could create law and order problems. "Considering the fact that the movie was cleared by the Censor Board, that...  
12:32 AM, Aug 12, 2011

Security upped at Big B, Saif's homes Mumbai: Ahead of the release of Prakash Jha's controversial film 'Aarakshan', city police today stepped up security at the residences of megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actor Saif Ali Khan to avoid any untoward incident. Policemen have also been deployed outside the theatres where the movie would be screened as a "precautionary measure". "The security outside Prateeksha and Jalsa bungalows of Bachchan has been increased and policemen have also been deployed...  
10:38 PM, Aug 11, 2011

Our society democratic or fascist, questions Big B New Delhi: Expressing his dismay over the ongoing protests surrounding the release of his film 'Aarakshan', mega star Amitabh Bachchan said the way creative freedom is being curbed one might be living in a "most unfortunate fascist conditioning." Bachchan, who has been cautious about his views on reservation, is unhappy with the politics surrounding the movie's release tomorrow. He said creative people should get to display their creativity, irrespective of...  
10:04 PM, Aug 11, 2011

My character is apt in 'Aarakshan': Saif Mumbai: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who faced protests over his role of a Dalit in 'Aarakshan', says he should not be discriminated because of his royal background. 'Aarakshan' (Reservation) is a social-political drama based on the reservations in government institutions and jobs, releasing tomorrow. Saif plays a Dalit teacher in 'Aarakshan' releasing tomorrow. Kanpur-based 'The Dalit Suraksha Samiti' had expressed anger over the actor being cast as a member of...  
09:53 PM, Aug 11, 2011

After UP, Punjab bans 'Aarakshan' pending preview Chandigarh: The Punjab government imposed a ban on screening of the movie Aarakhshan in the state till a screening committee constituted by the government previews the movie and submits its report on Friday, following apprehensions that some scenes and dialogues may trigger a backlash. Punjab is the second state to impose a ban on filmmaker Prakash Jha's contentious socio-political drama that deals with the issue of caste-based quota in higher...  
10:46 AM, Aug 11, 2011

'Aarakshan' controversies going overboard: Saif
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New Delhi: Saif Ali Khan, who stars in "Aarakshan", says people with their own political agendas are fanning controversies over the film, which is about caste-based reservations in education. The actor says his own convictions about quotas underwent a complete change while doing the movie. "I am surprised to see people creating so many controversies without even watching the film. By pulling down the film, they just want to gain...  
04:08 PM, Aug 10, 2011

Cowell sued by 'X Factor' contestants
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London: Music mogul Simon Cowell is facing legal action over allegations that he caused "mental anguish" to a pair of contestants who tried for the US version of music reality show "The X Factor". Hyman Marks, 86, and his son Stephen, 54, are suing Cowell over claims that their audition was ruined because they were left exhausted after filming a behind-the-scenes segment multiple times. According to the suit, the father-son...  
03:52 PM, Aug 10, 2011

Madras, Bombay HC give 'Aarakshan' a go-ahead Mumbai/Chennai: Prakash Jha's controversial Hindi film 'Aarakshan'(Reservation) is set to hit the screens on August 12th as scheduled after both Bombay and Madras High Courts on Tuesday cleared the decks for its release. Bombay High Court declined to stay the release of the Amitabh Bachchan-Saif Ali Khan starrer and rejected a petition by two advocates demanding a special screening of the movie before its release. The petitioners claimed that the...  
10:07 PM, Aug 09, 2011

Chinkara case: Salman told to appear in court
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Jodhpur: Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Tuesday was directed by a court in Jodhpur to present himself before it on September 20th in connection with his appeal against his conviction in a poaching case. Salman was sentenced to one-year imprisonment for killing two chinkaras (gazelles) in Bhawad village near Jodhpur on September 26, 1998. The sentence was handed down by a Jodhpur court on February 17, 2006. The court had...  
09:34 PM, Aug 09, 2011