Actor Muzammil Ibrahim has issued a clarification after excerpts from his old interview about ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone resurfaced on social media and sparked widespread debate. The interview, originally recorded with Siddharth Kanan in 2025, has been widely shared online in recent days, with several clips criticized by netizens.
Muzammil Ibrahim breaks silence after Deepika Padukone’s dating comments go viral: “My words were taken out of context”
In the interview, Muzammil had talked about his past relationship with Deepika Padukone and claimed that the actress had proposed to him during the initial years of his career. He also commented that he rejected her because, at the time, she was “just a model” while he considered himself a “rising star”. The comments quickly went viral, with many social media users criticizing the actor, especially considering Deepika’s stature as one of the biggest stars in Bollywood today.
Amid the backlash, Muzammil clarified on Instagram that the viral clips do not reflect the entire conversation and his statements were presented without their original context. He wrote, “The interview being discussed and wrongly titled as ‘Fresh Claims’ was recorded over a year ago. What is currently being broadcast are a few moments of a much longer conversation. The hesitation, context and respect with which certain topics were discussed are often lost in the editing process and when the excerpts are viewed separately.”
Reiterating that he holds no ill will toward people from his past, the actor said, “I’ve always tried to speak about people from my past with respect, and that remains unchanged. Like many others, I’ve spent years focusing on my work and building my life, and I hope that conversation continues. I stand by speaking honestly, and I stand by doing so respectfully.”
During the same interview, Muzammil also revealed that he and Deepika Padukone kept in touch intermittently after their relationship ended. According to him, the two would occasionally congratulate each other on professional achievements before losing touch after Deepika’s marriage.
Deepika Padukone married actor Ranveer Singh in November 2018 after dating for several years. The couple are parents to their daughter Dua and are currently expecting their second child.
On the professional front, the road ahead is exciting for Deepika. She is set to star opposite Allu Arjun in Atlee Raka And will also share screen space with Shahrukh Khan in Siddharth Anand’s film King.
