Farah Khan: The Truth About Unfollowing Deepika!

Bollywood was recently abuzz with speculation about a major fallout between filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan and her protégé, superstar Deepika Padukone. Rumours of an Instagram unfollow and a playful '8-hour work shift' jibe from Farah sent fans into a frenzy, suggesting a strain in the relationship that began with Deepika's debut in Om Shanti Om.

 

In an exclusive statement, Farah Khan has finally addressed the controversy, dismissing the sensationalized claims and offering a poignant glimpse into their private bond, emphatically clarifying the nature of her relationship with the new mother.

 

 

The Truth Behind the 'Unfollow' Rumour

 

The primary catalyst for the feud rumours was the alleged discovery that the two heavyweights had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Farah Khan, however, revealed that this online activity was misleading, as their connection operates on a deeper, more private level.

 

"To begin with, we were not following each other earlier, too!" Farah clarified. She explained that she and Deepika had established an old-school protocol for communication, born during the shooting of their film Happy New Year.

 

"We had made a pact... 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." - Farah Khan

 

This revelation instantly debunks the idea of a recent, dramatic unfollowing motivated by a rift.

 

 

A Private Bond: The 'Dua Was Born' Moment

 

To further put the controversy to rest, Farah shared a deeply personal anecdote that underscored the closeness of their friendship, a moment deliberately kept away from the media glare and social platforms.

 

Farah revealed that she was among the select few people to meet Deepika and Ranveer Singh's daughter shortly after her birth, a testament to her importance in the couple's private life.

 

 

"No one even knows I was one of the first few people who went to see Deepika when Dua was born," she stated, adding a powerful reminder: "Not everything is done for Instagram and paps."

 

This exclusive insight into the private moment with baby Dua Padukone offers irrefutable evidence that their relationship is strong and prioritizes genuine connection over social media optics.

 

 

Clarifying the '8-Hour Shift' Comment

 

The second major point of contention was Farah's recent joke in her YouTube vlog, where she mentioned Deepika now "only shoots for 8 hours" and, therefore, couldn't appear on her show. This was widely seen as a dig at the ongoing industry debate regarding Deepika's reported request for limited work hours as a new mother.

 

Farah clarified that the comment was intended as an internal joke directed at her cook, Dilip, for her vlog, and was not a professional criticism of the actress.

 

"Also, 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!" she explained, highlighting her concern over how quickly social media manufactures fake controversies.

 

 

Why This Matters: The Power of True Friendship

 

Farah Khan's candid statement serves as a vital reminder that real-life relationships in Bollywood often transcend social media interactions. The bond between the filmmaker who launched Deepika Padukone and the global superstar remains rooted in years of shared history, trust, and respect—a connection that clearly values direct calls and personal milestones, like the birth of Dua, over public posts.

 

For fans, this exclusive clarification ends the speculation, confirming that one of Bollywood's most cherished mentor-protégé relationships is well and truly intact.