Sachin Tendulkar to Shah Rukh Khan: Allegations of Disrespecting the National Flag

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan wrapped the tricolor around his shoulders and back while celebrating Indias victory over Pakistan in a World Cup cricket match on February 15, 2015, sparking controversy.

Designer Malini Ramani got embroiled in controversies in 2000 when she wore a dress made of the national flag.

Actress Mallika Sherawat was seen sitting on a car with a flag draped around it in the poster of the film Dirty Politics, leading to controversy.

Actress and host Mandira Bedi also faced scrutiny when she wore a flag-themed saree while hosting a cricket match. The flag of every participating country was part of her saree, with the tricolor positioned below her knees, causing controversy.

In 2007, Nirmala Srivastava broadcasted two pictures showing her husband with Indian national flag depicted at his feet, sparking outrage and anger.

Miss India 2008, Parvathy Omanakuttan, posed for a photoshoot wearing a mini skirt designed with the national flag, which was considered disrespectful.

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta made headlines in 2011 during the final match between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai when she turned the tricolor into a fan.

Sachin Tendulkar, renowned as the God of Cricket, landed in controversy after cutting a cake shaped like the tricolor. He also received a legal notice for this action.

Shah Rukh Khan was charged by Pune police for allegedly disrespecting the tricolor. Ravi Brahme, the National Secretary of the Lok Jan Shakti Party, filed a complaint against him. A YouTube video captured Shah Rukh Khan allegedly disrespecting the tricolor.

Tennis player Sania Mirza didnt wear the tricolor but a cleverly taken photograph made it appear as if she was showing the flag with her foot, stirring controversy.

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