Heavy Drinkers In Bollywood | When Your Favorite Actors Are Not As Clean As You Think

Leela Adwani |Feb 12, 2021

Here is the list of big names in B-town who are notable because of their alcohol problems.

B-town is not all about glamorous events, high-profile parties but it contains a lot of dramas and controversies. Many of them are related to alcohol. Heavy drinkers in Bollywood has been the talk of the town for a long time.

Here is the list of big names in B-town, both Bollywood actors and actresses who are notable because of their alcohol problems. Please note the list is arranged in random order.

1. Ranbir Kapoor

Drunk Ranbir Kapoor loses his temper with paparazzi

The first and foremost name on the list of heavy drinkers in Bollywood is none other than Ranbir Kapoor who is currently one of the biggest names in the film industry. Ranbir who is dating Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is an alcoholic in real life. He is known to be one of the most soft-spoken actors who are quite reticent about answering personal questions.

However, in an interview, he spoke his heart out and admitted that he has a drinking problem. He usually doesn’t drink when he is working or shooting but when he is off from work duties. In fact, his go-to beverage is cold draught beer. The actor even accepts his tendency of drinking too much. He said,

“I can’t stop once I start, it is in my genes.”

2. Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor Drunk — Sonam was spotted in a heavily drunk condition after the party.

Doesn’t confess it in front of media like Ranbir Kapoor but Sonam Kapoor is one of some Bollywood actresses known to be an alcoholic.

In an interview where she revealed her typical daily routine, the actress spilled the beans on her drinking habit. She said that she has a glass of red wine at dinner and it happens five days per week. However, everyone knows that Sonam is a party girl in B-town. She loves private parties where she can go crazy with her friends after heavily drinking.

The actress has been spotted being drunk sometimes.

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3. Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan Drunk — Hrithik Roshan caught dead drunk at a party

Even though the action hero has always built his image as a teetotaler, the truth behind it still remains unknown. Rumors are rife that he is actually addicted to alcohol in real life. Sources told that many witnessed the actor in high spirits in the birthday bash of Karan Johar. He even jumped on the table and danced.

At one point in his life, the actor reportedly needed the help of alcohol in order to get over the emotional turmoil in his life.

4. Arjun Rampal

Arjun Rampal Drunk — Arjun Rampal was unsober in a late-night party.

Heartthrob Arjun Rampal is also one of the heavy drinkers in Bollywood. The actor revealed that he started drinking when he was 21 years old and he thought that was quite late.

Arjun in a tipsy or heavily drunken condition has been spotted by the media a few times. Reports have it that Rampal has some difficulties with his drinking addiction.

5. Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt Drunk — Sanjay Dull lost his control at Amitabh Bachchan's Diwali party in 2016.

The list of heavy drinkers in Bollywood cannot complete without mentioning Sanjay Dutt who was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier in August 2020. In the past, he once talked about his struggle with drugs and alcoholism.

Sanjay is considered a sight to watch after a party. From fighting his close friend, Salman Khan to abusing reporters, the actor usually almost loses his control when he gets drunk.

6. Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora Drunk — Malaika is also known to be a party queen in B-town

Malaika is yet another female star who is known to be an avid drinker. Like Sonam Kapoor, Malaika is the queen of many parties she attends. She was reportedly in high spirits after drinking a lot.

7. Shah Rukh Khan

Srk — Shah Rukh Khan drinks at a public event.

Shah Rukh Khan is not only an actor, a producer, or a television personality who works mainly in the cinema world, but he also ventures into the business. His works require him to meet a lot of people, party a lot. Of course, alcohol seems to be an indispensable part.

During the Indian Premier League 2012, the actor drunk a lot and smelled of alcohol badly. Many might think it was just rumored. However, all this was later confirmed by the assistant commissioner of police.

8. Salman Khan

Salman Khan Drunk — Salman Khan at the parties

Last but not least is Salman Khan who is also one of the heavy drinkers in Bollywood. The fact is that despite being a superstar, Salman Khan is quite controversial. In 2002, he got involved in a drink and drive case.

The actor’s drunken tales are quite famous in the B-town. The fight between the Bharat actor and his industry friend Shah Rukh Khan took place at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party also because of the influence of alcohol.

Despite how hard they try to build a clean image for themselves, these heavy drinkers in Bollywood will always be the first names popping into our minds when it comes to alcohol-related controversies.