Huma Qureshi criticized the trolling of Deepika Padukone for her comments on casual dating during an episode of Koffee With Karan 8. Deepika had mentioned that there was no serious commitment between her and Ranveer Singh initially, and they were free to see other people until they got engaged. Huma defended Deepika’s remarks, highlighting the trend of actors being criticized for every little thing.
Last year, on Koffee With Karan 8, Deepika Padukone mentioned that there wasn’t a strong commitment between her and Ranveer Singh at the start of their relationship. She stated they were “technically allowed” to date other people until they became engaged. During a discussion about actors facing criticism for various reasons on the podcast AfterHours with All About Eve, Huma defended Deepika’s statement.
Huma Qureshi’s Reaction to Deepika Padukone’s Trolling
When asked about Deepika Padukone facing severe criticism for simply stating that she was dating people, Huma responded with disbelief, questioning, “What’s the problem?” She emphasized the need to normalize dating and criticized the expectation for celebrities to conform to certain standards set by trolls. Huma highlighted the pervasive culture of online trolling, where individuals are targeted for various reasons, even trivial ones.
Deepika Padukone’s Controversial Statement on Koffee With Karan
Deepika Padukone faced backlash for her candid revelations about her personal life during the opening episode of Karan Johar’s talk show, Koffee With Karan season 8 in October 2023. During the episode, Deepika shared that she and her husband Ranveer Singh were allowed to explore relationships with other people at the beginning of their relationship, which sparked criticism from some internet users.
During the episode, Deepika Padukone mentioned, “I wanted to be single for a while because I had come from difficult relationships. I was going through a phase where I said ‘I just don’t want to be attached, don’t want to be committed’. And I had fun! And then he comes along, so I didn’t commit until he proposed to me. There was no ‘commitment as such. Even if we were technically allowed to see other people, we would just keep coming back to each other.”
