The Non Cancellation Constellation
10 July 2025 8:53 PM IST10 July 2025 8:53 PM IST
Love them or hate them but you just can’t ignore theam; here are some celebrities who just don’t fall into the internet’s viral ‘cancellation’ culture
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In the wild side of the internet, where a tweet from the past can spark a cancellation quicker than a stain remover, a strange and glorious thing has emerged — a list of non-cancellable celebrities. A handful of stars have achieved mythical status. These icons are simply too beloved to be booted out of our hearts and phones. Is it their culture? Charm? Fanbase? Or they are too cute to be cancelled.
The Internet’s Chosen Ones
Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood, the Badshah of charisma, and the only man who can unite an entire WhatsApp family group across generations. When SRK’s films flopped, when he was dragged into any controversy, his loyal fans rallied around him harder than ever. “SRK is our emotional support superstar,” says Mihika Desai (27), a fan. “He’s the reason my parents fell in love, and the reason I still believe in love. No way I’m ever cancelling that man.”
The other man who has everyone’s hearts is Keanu Reeves. He has done the impossible — survived decades in Hollywood without a scandal. No cheating allegations, no secret burner accounts, no shady political opinions. Just vibes. He is the guy who takes the subway, waits in line, respectfully hovers his hands over women’s shoulders in photos, and if someone tried to cancel him, the internet might just hunt them down.
Survivors Of Scandal
Despite some drama and fire, there are celebs who have come out stronger and ruled our hearts once again. From Blackbuck poaching and hit-and-run cases to temperamental outbursts on reality TV, Salman Khan has weathered a storm of controversies. Yet, Bhai remains a box office juggernaut, hosting Bigg Boss, headlining Eid releases, and maintaining a cult-like fanbase that treats him like Bollywood royalty. Cancel who?
Robert Downey Jr went from jail cells to Iron Man suits. He has made one of the most iconic comebacks in Hollywood and worldwide which has created history in Marvel fiction. He’s proof that redemption arcs can still work if you’ve got enough charm, talent, and a killer publicist.
Karan Johar, the alleged poster boy for nepotism, faced major backlash post-Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. “Boycott Bollywood” trends were practically his second name for a while. And yet, he returned with Rocky Aur Rani, revived Koffee With Karan, and kept the glam flowing on Instagram. KJo’s cancel-proof — maybe because he owns the couch and the narrative.
From a shaky career graph to publicized breakups, His nude photoshoot for Paper Magazine caused moral outrage, FIRs, and aunties clutching pearls. But Ranveer Singh didn't let that affect him or his work, and went back to being the high-energy heartthrob of the ad world and cinema alike. “In Bollywood, fame is inherited, not earned—sometimes all it takes is a last name and a glam team,” says stylist Neena Sharma, based in Mumbai.
Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood, the Badshah of charisma, and the only man who can unite an entire WhatsApp family group across generations. When SRK’s films flopped, when he was dragged into any controversy, his loyal fans rallied around him harder than ever. “SRK is our emotional support superstar,” says Mihika Desai (27), a fan. “He’s the reason my parents fell in love, and the reason I still believe in love. No way I’m ever cancelling that man.”
The other man who has everyone’s hearts is Keanu Reeves. He has done the impossible — survived decades in Hollywood without a scandal. No cheating allegations, no secret burner accounts, no shady political opinions. Just vibes. He is the guy who takes the subway, waits in line, respectfully hovers his hands over women’s shoulders in photos, and if someone tried to cancel him, the internet might just hunt them down.
Survivors Of Scandal
Despite some drama and fire, there are celebs who have come out stronger and ruled our hearts once again. From Blackbuck poaching and hit-and-run cases to temperamental outbursts on reality TV, Salman Khan has weathered a storm of controversies. Yet, Bhai remains a box office juggernaut, hosting Bigg Boss, headlining Eid releases, and maintaining a cult-like fanbase that treats him like Bollywood royalty. Cancel who?
Robert Downey Jr went from jail cells to Iron Man suits. He has made one of the most iconic comebacks in Hollywood and worldwide which has created history in Marvel fiction. He’s proof that redemption arcs can still work if you’ve got enough charm, talent, and a killer publicist.
Karan Johar, the alleged poster boy for nepotism, faced major backlash post-Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. “Boycott Bollywood” trends were practically his second name for a while. And yet, he returned with Rocky Aur Rani, revived Koffee With Karan, and kept the glam flowing on Instagram. KJo’s cancel-proof — maybe because he owns the couch and the narrative.
From a shaky career graph to publicized breakups, His nude photoshoot for Paper Magazine caused moral outrage, FIRs, and aunties clutching pearls. But Ranveer Singh didn't let that affect him or his work, and went back to being the high-energy heartthrob of the ad world and cinema alike. “In Bollywood, fame is inherited, not earned—sometimes all it takes is a last name and a glam team,” says stylist Neena Sharma, based in Mumbai.
The Smart Celebs
Now there is a special place for stars who are smart about the way they are presented in front of the silver screen and on our gossip pages.
Zendaya is one of the stars who has a strong fan base not due to her looks but for her fashion sense, singing, acting, and style. She keeps it private, stays humble, and uses her platform wisely. Add her unproblematic boyfriend Tom Holland into the mix, and we’ve got the internet’s golden couple.
Back in India, Tabu is another icon who seems to glide through life, eternally classy, always praised, never problematic. She’s been in the industry for 30+ years with no social media, no controversies, and nothing but respect.
Another classic is Dolly Parton, the Rhinestoned legend has been in the game longer than most influencers have been alive, and has never once been cancelled. She sings, she donates millions, she minds her business — all while serving 5-foot-nothing sass in heels and wigs.
Taylor Swift has become a cultural force; she has been ‘cancelled’ by tabloids, Kanye, ex-boyfriends, critics, labels, and even other rival pop stars. Yet, she ‘swiftly’ managed to come back stronger and sell out stadiums and break Spotify records. Try cancelling her now, and Swifties will digitally vaporize your existence. “One hit song, one slow-mo turn, and suddenly they’re back on the red carpet,” says Eva Tiwari, a fan based in Delhi.
Rajkummar Rao, with his indie-turned-mainstream glow-up, is also building that uncontrollable energy. He’s talented, smart, married his long-time girlfriend (cue collective ‘awws’), and makes quirky career choices. The man minds his business and delivers hits — that’s non-cancellable behavior.
The Non-Cancellable Quality
According to the digital world, it’s a mix of authenticity, consistency, and a little bit of mystery. Celebrities who show us just enough to love them, without oversharing, tend to fare better online. Add in genuine kindness and a history of good choices — that’s how you become internet-proof. “It’s not that these celebs are perfect,” says Avani Rao, a culture expert. “It’s that their public personas feel earned. They’ve given people something to root for.”
Icons Who Survive It All
Rihanna has not yet managed to drop an album, but she remains at the top of the cultural food chain. She’s a business mogul, fashion risk-taker, and now a mom — and people are still begging her to drop music, not cancel her for not doing it. “They haven’t worked in years, but they’ve never stopped trending,’’ adds Dhanashree Subhedhar, a Digital Marketing employee.
Twinkle Khanna has not been acting in decades, but continues to remain a content queen, bestselling author, and lifestyle voice. She’s non-cancellable because she moved beyond Bollywood and built a brand on sass, intellect, and armchair feminism.
Bhavana Pandey, (Chunky Pandey’s wife) and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives star is technically not an actress or performer, but now a reality TV fixture. She’s loved for her sensitivity and warmth that she brings on screen. Fans can't help but keep her out of the cancelled celebs list.
There’s something comforting about having a few celebs that fans can all agree on. They’re our cultural safety blankets. Our go-to internet serotonin. The ones who restore a little bit of faith in fame. But the truth is, even the non-cancellable are just one bad podcast appearance away from trouble. So maybe the real takeaway here is to stay kind, stay low-key, and never, ever have a Twitter account. Because in the end, being loved online is great. But staying out of trouble? That’s even better.
Now there is a special place for stars who are smart about the way they are presented in front of the silver screen and on our gossip pages.
Zendaya is one of the stars who has a strong fan base not due to her looks but for her fashion sense, singing, acting, and style. She keeps it private, stays humble, and uses her platform wisely. Add her unproblematic boyfriend Tom Holland into the mix, and we’ve got the internet’s golden couple.
Back in India, Tabu is another icon who seems to glide through life, eternally classy, always praised, never problematic. She’s been in the industry for 30+ years with no social media, no controversies, and nothing but respect.
Another classic is Dolly Parton, the Rhinestoned legend has been in the game longer than most influencers have been alive, and has never once been cancelled. She sings, she donates millions, she minds her business — all while serving 5-foot-nothing sass in heels and wigs.
Taylor Swift has become a cultural force; she has been ‘cancelled’ by tabloids, Kanye, ex-boyfriends, critics, labels, and even other rival pop stars. Yet, she ‘swiftly’ managed to come back stronger and sell out stadiums and break Spotify records. Try cancelling her now, and Swifties will digitally vaporize your existence. “One hit song, one slow-mo turn, and suddenly they’re back on the red carpet,” says Eva Tiwari, a fan based in Delhi.
Rajkummar Rao, with his indie-turned-mainstream glow-up, is also building that uncontrollable energy. He’s talented, smart, married his long-time girlfriend (cue collective ‘awws’), and makes quirky career choices. The man minds his business and delivers hits — that’s non-cancellable behavior.
The Non-Cancellable Quality
According to the digital world, it’s a mix of authenticity, consistency, and a little bit of mystery. Celebrities who show us just enough to love them, without oversharing, tend to fare better online. Add in genuine kindness and a history of good choices — that’s how you become internet-proof. “It’s not that these celebs are perfect,” says Avani Rao, a culture expert. “It’s that their public personas feel earned. They’ve given people something to root for.”
Icons Who Survive It All
Rihanna has not yet managed to drop an album, but she remains at the top of the cultural food chain. She’s a business mogul, fashion risk-taker, and now a mom — and people are still begging her to drop music, not cancel her for not doing it. “They haven’t worked in years, but they’ve never stopped trending,’’ adds Dhanashree Subhedhar, a Digital Marketing employee.
Twinkle Khanna has not been acting in decades, but continues to remain a content queen, bestselling author, and lifestyle voice. She’s non-cancellable because she moved beyond Bollywood and built a brand on sass, intellect, and armchair feminism.
Bhavana Pandey, (Chunky Pandey’s wife) and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives star is technically not an actress or performer, but now a reality TV fixture. She’s loved for her sensitivity and warmth that she brings on screen. Fans can't help but keep her out of the cancelled celebs list.
There’s something comforting about having a few celebs that fans can all agree on. They’re our cultural safety blankets. Our go-to internet serotonin. The ones who restore a little bit of faith in fame. But the truth is, even the non-cancellable are just one bad podcast appearance away from trouble. So maybe the real takeaway here is to stay kind, stay low-key, and never, ever have a Twitter account. Because in the end, being loved online is great. But staying out of trouble? That’s even better.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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