Notably, despite wishes having poured in from across the film fraternity among the many messages, what overshadowed was actress Sonam Kapoor’s Instagram Story.The post, featuring a throwback picture of the two actresses, read, “Happy Birthday Deepika.”
For fans who have followed their bond over the years, the gesture felt loaded with history.
For those unversed Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor set their foot to Bollywood at the same time and were immediately pitted against one another for films, endorsements, and more.
However, their shared past with Ranbir Kapoor only added fuel to the narrative. Industry gossip intensified following Deepika’s reunion with Ranbir for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Although Sonam wasn’t an invite for the birthday bash, reportedly it led to whispers of escalating discomfort amid the two.
Their appearance on “Koffee With Karan”
laced with playful digs – especially aimed at Ranbir – emerged as the talk of the town.
By the next season, things had clearly changed. Appearing with her father, Anil Kapoor, Sonam made several pointed remarks when Deepika’s name cropped up. Asked for fashion advice for Deepika, Sonam replied, “Create your own style.” She followed it up with comparisons that many felt were unmistakably loaded. Even if Katrina wears jeans and a
t-shirt and has her hair in a ponytail… she would rather have that than someone who is like ‘who wants to be on the cover of Vogue every three months’.”
The tension intensified when Sonam hailed Deepika as a “good girl gone bad” and remarked that the one thing Deepika had which she did not was “an over enthusiastic PR team.” At the time, both actresses were reportedly managed by the same agency, and Sonam was believed to feel undermined by stories suggesting Deepika was landing projects and endorsements at her expense.
Even social causes turned out to be a flashpoint. When Deepika publicly announced her support for mental health awareness, Sonam soon stated that if she ever aligned herself with a cause, she would do so without showcasing it on social media. Deepika Padukone’s Million-Dollar ‘Dhurandhar’ Gesture Gets The Internet’s Approval: “Proud Wifey”
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