Imtiaz Ali Writes to Deepika Padukone After Calling Her 'Good Girl Image' a Facade: 'You Might Misunderstand but...'
Imtiaz Ali said he meant no offense and called Deepika Padukone his dearest and loveliest after the interview clip spread online.
- Director Imtiaz Ali clarified his controversial 'good girl image' remark about Deepika Padukone after a video clip went viral on social media following his promotional interview for Main Vaapas Aaunga.
- During a News18 interview promoting Main Vaapas Aaunga, Ali recalled casting Deepika as Veronica in 2012's Cocktail, noting she had a 'good girl image at the time' but 'now people have seen through the facade.'
- In his News18 interview, Ali elaborated that Veronica was 'so different from what Deepika's image was at that point of time,' explaining he had attended parties with her and knew 'how crazy and wild she can be.'
- On Monday, Ali posted an emotional note on Instagram Stories calling Deepika his 'dearest and loveliest' and characterizing his remarks as 'wannabe fun,' apologizing for any misunderstanding.
- Ali emphasized his remarks were intended as humor, writing that Deepika 'more than anyone else' knows his love and appreciation for her, underscoring his intent to make light-hearted comments rather than criticism.
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Imtiaz Ali clarifies his controversial remarks on Deepika Padukone
New Delhi: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on Tuesday issued a clarification over his viral remark about actor Deepika Padukone’s casting in his 2012 movie “Cocktail”, saying his comments were made in a light-hearted manner and should not be misunderstood. Ali’s remarks about Deepika sparked controversy online and the director said he decided to post the clarification as he did not want to take a chance on their long standing friendship. “My dearest and lo…
"To be mean to you is janam mein to possible nahin hai...": Imtiaz Ali clarifies "good girl image" remark on Deepika Padukone
The clarification comes at a time when a video of Imtiaz Ali's comments on the casting of the original 'Cocktail' movie has been going viral on social media.
Imtiaz Ali addresses his remarks on Deepika Padukone's 'good girl image'
Imtiaz Ali: The filmmaker clarified his remarks on Deepika Padukone’s ‘good girl image’ after criticism online. Ali said his comments during a discussion on Cocktail were made in humour and praised the actor warmly. amid backlash.
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