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<strong>Unprofessionalism</strong><br />While actors are often lauded for their professional behaviour, and some are even credited for being directors’ actors, there are a few who face flak from the industry for making controversial statements on the functioning of the industry, among other things. The most recent example is Gaurav Khanna, Mridul Tiwari and Ashnoor Kaur being temporarily banned for their negative comments on the movie Saiyaara. There are other such examples where actors were banned or removed from television shows because of their unprofessional behaviour.

Unprofessionalism
While actors are often lauded for their professional behaviour, and some are even credited for being directors’ actors, there are a few who face flak from the industry for making controversial statements on the functioning of the industry, among other things. The most recent example is Gaurav Khanna, Mridul Tiwari and Ashnoor Kaur being temporarily banned for their negative comments on the movie Saiyaara. There are other such examples where actors were banned or removed from television shows because of their unprofessional behaviour.

<strong>Ram Kapoor</strong><br />In a more recent 2025 incident related to conduct, actor Ram Kapoor was reportedly dropped from the promotional activities of his web series Mistry in June 2025 after allegedly making offensive remarks during a media interaction.

Ram Kapoor
In a more recent 2025 incident related to conduct, actor Ram Kapoor was reportedly dropped from the promotional activities of his web series Mistry in June 2025 after allegedly making offensive remarks during a media interaction.

<strong>Karan Singh Grover</strong><br />He was notably replaced in the hit show Qubool Hai as the lead actor due to consistent unprofessional behaviour, including frequent late arrivals or complete absence from the set. Similar issues were reported during his time on Dill Mill Gayye.

Karan Singh Grover
He was notably replaced in the hit show Qubool Hai as the lead actor due to consistent unprofessional behaviour, including frequent late arrivals or complete absence from the set. Similar issues were reported during his time on Dill Mill Gayye.

<strong>Shilpa Shinde</strong><br />Following a public conflict with the producers of Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain over payment and work conditions, she quit the show. The production house and CINTAA took action against her for a breach of contract, which led to a temporary ban on her from working in other television shows.

Shilpa Shinde
Following a public conflict with the producers of Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain over payment and work conditions, she quit the show. The production house and CINTAA took action against her for a breach of contract, which led to a temporary ban on her from working in other television shows.

<strong>Giaa Manek</strong><br />Known as the original

Giaa Manek
Known as the original "Gopi Bahu" in Saath Nibhana Saathiya, she was replaced overnight after she participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on a rival channel without the original channel's consent, violating her exclusive contract.

<strong>Shehzada Dhami</strong><br />He was ousted from the popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai by producer Rajan Shahi. He was accused of throwing tantrums and consistently mistreating the crew, which disrupted the work environment.

Shehzada Dhami
He was ousted from the popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai by producer Rajan Shahi. He was accused of throwing tantrums and consistently mistreating the crew, which disrupted the work environment.

<strong>Pratiksha Honmukhe</strong><br />Removed alongside Shehzada Dhami from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, she was a newcomer who, despite being groomed by the production house, reportedly failed to meet the character's performance requirements.

Pratiksha Honmukhe
Removed alongside Shehzada Dhami from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, she was a newcomer who, despite being groomed by the production house, reportedly failed to meet the character's performance requirements.

<strong>Ankita Lokhande</strong><br />She was reportedly replaced by Shweta Tiwari on the show Comedy Circus because she frequently came late to the set, which affected her performance and the show's schedule.

Ankita Lokhande
She was reportedly replaced by Shweta Tiwari on the show Comedy Circus because she frequently came late to the set, which affected her performance and the show's schedule.

<strong>Amit Sadh</strong><br />Before his transition to films, Amit Sadh stated in interviews that he was effectively

Amit Sadh
Before his transition to films, Amit Sadh stated in interviews that he was effectively "banned" or blacklisted by the television industry, meaning he wasn't offered work for some time, which led him to pursue a film career.

<strong>Ritvik Arora</strong><br />The actor was replaced in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke after the production house claimed he demanded an exorbitant fee hike and behaved unprofessionally during the COVID-19 pandemic, including not showing up for shoots.

Ritvik Arora
The actor was replaced in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke after the production house claimed he demanded an exorbitant fee hike and behaved unprofessionally during the COVID-19 pandemic, including not showing up for shoots.

<strong>Unprofessionalism</strong><br />While actors are often lauded for their professional behaviour, and some are even credited for being directors’ actors, there are a few who face flak from the industry for making controversial statements on the functioning of the industry, among other things. The most recent example is Gaurav Khanna, Mridul Tiwari and Ashnoor Kaur being temporarily banned for their negative comments on the movie Saiyaara. There are other such examples where actors were banned or removed from television shows because of their unprofessional behaviour.

<strong>Ram Kapoor</strong><br />In a more recent 2025 incident related to conduct, actor Ram Kapoor was reportedly dropped from the promotional activities of his web series Mistry in June 2025 after allegedly making offensive remarks during a media interaction.

<strong>Karan Singh Grover</strong><br />He was notably replaced in the hit show Qubool Hai as the lead actor due to consistent unprofessional behaviour, including frequent late arrivals or complete absence from the set. Similar issues were reported during his time on Dill Mill Gayye.

<strong>Shilpa Shinde</strong><br />Following a public conflict with the producers of Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain over payment and work conditions, she quit the show. The production house and CINTAA took action against her for a breach of contract, which led to a temporary ban on her from working in other television shows.

<strong>Giaa Manek</strong><br />Known as the original

<strong>Shehzada Dhami</strong><br />He was ousted from the popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai by producer Rajan Shahi. He was accused of throwing tantrums and consistently mistreating the crew, which disrupted the work environment.

<strong>Pratiksha Honmukhe</strong><br />Removed alongside Shehzada Dhami from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, she was a newcomer who, despite being groomed by the production house, reportedly failed to meet the character's performance requirements.

<strong>Ankita Lokhande</strong><br />She was reportedly replaced by Shweta Tiwari on the show Comedy Circus because she frequently came late to the set, which affected her performance and the show's schedule.

<strong>Amit Sadh</strong><br />Before his transition to films, Amit Sadh stated in interviews that he was effectively

<strong>Ritvik Arora</strong><br />The actor was replaced in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke after the production house claimed he demanded an exorbitant fee hike and behaved unprofessionally during the COVID-19 pandemic, including not showing up for shoots.

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