Imtiaz Ali Clarifies Deepika Padukone Comment, Says He Never Wanted To Upset Her

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently addressed the controversy surrounding his comments about actress Deepika Padukone and her “good girl image.” The director had earlier spoken about Deepika’s role in the 2012 film Cocktail and mentioned that her public image at the time was different from her real personality. His remarks quickly went viral on social media and sparked mixed reactions online. 

After facing criticism, Imtiaz Ali shared a heartfelt clarification on social media. He said his comments were made in a fun and affectionate manner and were never intended to hurt Deepika. The filmmaker called Deepika his “pal” and “buddy” and expressed how much he admires and respects her. He also added that being mean to her was “impossible” for him. 

The controversy began after an interview clip surfaced online where Imtiaz discussed Deepika’s transformation in Cocktail. Many social media users felt the wording of his statement was insensitive, while others believed it was misunderstood. 

Imtiaz and Deepika have worked together on successful films like Tamasha and share a strong professional bond. His clarification seems to have been an effort to clear the misunderstanding and maintain their warm friendship.