Mumbai: Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan has clarified that there is no truth to rumours of a fallout with actress Deepika Padukone, following reports that the two had unfollowed each other on Instagram.

The buzz began after Farah mentioned an “8-hour workday” in her vlog, which many speculated was aimed at Deepika, especially in light of recent discussions about the actress’s shorter shooting schedules post-motherhood. However, both Farah and Deepika have since set the record straight.

Farah clears the air

In an interview with Pinkvilla, Farah Khan denied the feud and explained that she and Deepika never followed each other on social media in the first place. “We had decided to speak over the phone and through messages instead of Instagram during the Happy New Year photo shoot,” she said.

Farah also revealed that they do not post birthday wishes for each other on social media because Deepika prefers to keep such greetings private.

Clarifying her vlog comment, Farah said: “My 8-hour comment wasn’t a dig. It was just to make Dilip say he will now also work 8 hours when he actually works only for 2 hours!”

Deepika’s reaction

Deepika Padukone responded warmly to Farah’s clarification. Taking to the comment section of the Instagram post carrying the interview, she wrote “Amen!” along with a folded hands emoji. Farah replied with the same emoji, signalling that all is well between them.

A long-standing bond

Farah Khan also opened up about her close relationship with Deepika and Ranveer Singh. She recalled that she was among the first few people to visit the couple after the birth of their daughter Dua earlier this year. She added that she dislikes how “everything is turned into a controversy” and urged fans and media to avoid unnecessary speculation.

For the record, Farah Khan launched Deepika Padukone in her 2007 directorial debut Om Shanti Om, opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film was a blockbuster and marked Deepika’s successful entry into Bollywood. The duo reunited for the 2014 ensemble comedy Happy New Year.

Conclusion

With Farah dismissing the rumours and Deepika publicly affirming their bond, the chatter about a fallout appears to have been put to rest. The two continue to share mutual respect and friendship, proving that their association, both personal and professional, remains intact.