Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela has once again found herself in the headlines, this time after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned her in connection with a high-profile illegal betting app case. Along with Rautela, Trinamool Congress MP and actress Mimi Chakraborty has also been called in for questioning. (News18 Hindi)

The probe, which earlier saw several cricketers being questioned, has once again brought the focus on the controversial journey of the Uttarakhand-born actress. This is, however, not the first time that the 30-year-old actress has courted controversy. (News18 Hindi)

From leaked videos and cryptic remarks to her association with high-profile celebrities, Rautela’s career has often been overshadowed by disputes and social media storms. (News18 Hindi)

One of the earliest controversies that landed her in the eye of a storm was the leak of a bathroom video in which she was seen changing clothes. The clip, which went viral, triggered outrage and trolling. (News18 Hindi)

Later, Rautela clarified in an interview that the video was actually a scene from the film Ghuspatia, allegedly circulated by the makers as a publicity stunt. The clarification, instead of resolving matters, invited further criticism online. (News18 Hindi)

Her name has also been repeatedly linked to Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. In several cryptic social media posts and interviews, she referred to a mysterious “Mr RP”, fuelling rumours of a relationship. (News18 Hindi)

In one interaction with Bollywood Hungama, she claimed that RP had once waited 10-12 hours for her, making several calls which she ignored. While speculation around their relationship peaked in 2018, Pant dismissed the stories, remarking in an interview that “some people say anything for publicity”. (News18 Hindi)

Rautela has also faced allegations of gate-crashing. In 2016, reports claimed that she attended ace designer Manish Malhotra’s party without an invitation. (News18 Hindi)

The controversy deepened when claims surfaced that she followed actor Arjun Rampal to a restroom requesting a selfie. Her team, however, denied both charges, asserting that she had been formally invited to the gathering. (News18 Hindi)

The actress has also courted ridicule for her statements. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, she claimed that a temple near Badrinath was “her temple”, asserting it was dedicated to her. Fact-checks later revealed that the shrine was, in fact, dedicated to Urvashi Devi of the Vedic period and bore no connection to the actress. (News18 Hindi)

Equally controversial was her reaction during an interview when asked about Saif Ali Khan being attacked with a knife. Instead of addressing the query, Rautela drew attention to her diamond ring and expensive gifts, leading to widespread trolling for being insensitive. (News18 Hindi)

Her film choices too have sparked debate. In the Telugu film Daku Maharaj, her item number “Dabidi Dabidi” alongside veteran actor Nandamuri Balakrishna invited criticism for the stark age gap between the two and her dance moves, which many termed “obscene”. (News18 Hindi)

Despite films such as Great Grand Masti and Sanam Re, Urvashi Rautela’s off-screen controversies continue to dominate her public image. With the ED summons now adding a fresh twist, the actress once again finds herself grappling with headlines for reasons beyond her acting career. (News18 Hindi)