Oh, Bollywood, you glorious, chaotic mess! If there’s one thing the industry never fails to deliver, it’s an endless supply of drama that keeps social media buzzing. And 2024 was no exception. The year has been a whirlwind of entertainment, from laugh-out-loud moments to jaw-dropping controversies. But here are the most viral Bollywood moments of 2024 that we shall never forget.

Orry’s iconic pose

Orry’s reign as the Internet’s favourite sensation continued in 2024 too. Whether you love him or can’t quite figure him out, Orry is always at the centre of the action. This year, his ‘iconic’ pose sent meme-makers into overdrive. He’s everywhere and we are loving it.

Poonam Pandey’s resurrection from death

Just when you thought Poonam Pandey couldn’t surprise you anymore, she pulled this stunt. Her PR team announced she had died from cervical cancer – all to raise awareness! While the cause was noble, the execution? Not so much. Once people realised it was all staged, the internet collectively outraged over the insensitivity.

Abhishek and Aishwarya’s divorce rumours

The rumour mill worked overtime when Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai’s separate appearances at the big Ambani wedding sparked whispers of a divorce. Endless speculation, analysis videos, and old interviews started making the rounds online. While neither has clarified anything, they were recently seen together at their daughter’s school function. Are we overreacting? Probably. Are we invested? Absolutely.

Sharmin Segal and Heeramandi

Sharmin Segal is proof that bad publicity is good publicity because she went from being an upcoming actor to Bollywood’s favourite new topic. Her questionable acting skills in Heeramandi and diva demeanour during promotions made her infamous, with people calling her the worst thing to happen to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s legacy.

Divya Khosla Kumar vs Alia Bhatt

Divya Khosla Kumar wasn’t having it this year. She accused Alia Bhatt of copying the script of her film Savi for Jigra. She even claimed Alia’s team was buying out theatre tickets to fake the film’s success. And the internet enjoyed the drama. As expected, Divya’s accusation sparked heated debates about nepotism.

Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport

In the most WTF moment of the year, Kangana Ranaut was reportedly slapped by a CISF lady constable at Chandigarh airport. Yes, the internet is not forgetting that because this is the only incident that managed to overshadow Kangana’s usual headline-making antics.

The weird rumours around Deepika Padukone’s pregnancy

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced they were expecting, and while most of us squealed with joy, a section of the internet decided that she was faking it. But Deepika shut them up in the classiest way possible – with a stunning maternity photoshoot. Sorry, haters, the baby’s real.

With drama like this, who needs fiction? What was your favourite viral moment of 2024?

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