Everyone was surprised when reports claimed Farah Khan and Deepika Padukone had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Farah had launched Deepika in Om Shanti Om, and the two have shared a close bond over the years. The rumours gained attention after Farah’s recent vlog, where she jokingly talked to her cook Dilip about Deepika’s long eight-hour work shifts. Many thought it was a subtle dig at the actress.
Did Farah Khan Unfollow Deepika Padukone On Instagram?
Well, Farah has now cleared the air. She told Pinkvilla, “To begin with, we were not following each other earlier too. We had made a pact during the Happy New Year shoot that we wouldn’t communicate on Instagram. Instead, direct message and call. We don’t even wish birthday wishes on Insta because Deepika doesn’t like it.”
She also explained her eight-hour comment and added, “My 8-hour comment wasn’t a dig. It was to make Dilip say that he will now also work 8 hours when he actually works just for 2 hours!” Farah added that she was one of the first people to visit Deepika when her daughter Dua was born.
She said, “Not every moment is meant for Instagram or the cameras.”
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The filmmaker also spoke about the rise of fake controversies. She recalled a red carpet incident where people claimed she and Karan Johar ignored Aayush Sharma, even though they had met him earlier. She said, “It can genuinely cause problems between people. Thankfully, I pick up the phone and call them before it got worse! But people need to stop doing this.”
Farah and Deepika have a history of hit collaborations (including Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year). Their fun banter in Farah’s vlogs often makes headlines. In one recent segment, Farah visited Rohit Saraf’s house and jokingly compared his wait to Deepika’s. When her cook asked when Deepika would appear on their show, Farah said, “Deepika Padukone ab sirf 8 ghanta shoot karti hai, usko show pe aane ka time nahi hai.”
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Lately, Deepika has been in the news for leaving big projects. She recently exited Prabhas starrer Kalki 2, after her earlier departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. Reports suggest her demands, including eight-hour workdays, a high fee, and a share in profits, didn’t match the directors’ plans.
In short, the Instagram ‘unfollow’ rumours were misleading. Farah and Deepika’s friendship is intact, and most of the controversy was blown out of proportion.
