Kamal Ghorui
Amid chatter around her absence from the screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Deepika Padukone has finally addressed speculation surrounding her “silence” on husband Ranveer Singh’s latest blockbuster.The sequel, which hit theatres on March 19, has been receiving praise from both audiences and industry insiders, with Ranveer’s performance drawing particular acclaim. However, fans had been questioning why Deepika hadn’t publicly reacted to the film’s success or attended its Mumbai screening.Responding to a social media reel that questioned whether her silence was deliberate or overanalysed, Deepika shut down the speculation with a witty comment.“The latter my friend… P.S. I watched it way before any of you did. Now who is the joke on?”
Her response quickly gained traction online, with fans rallying behind her. Many pointed out that the actor doesn’t need to make public appearances to show support, with one user commenting, “Have you forgotten she stays with him?”Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated couples, tied the knot in 2018 after dating for several years following their collaboration in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Known for their chemistry in films like Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat, the couple welcomed their daughter Dua in September 2024.
About Dhurandhar franchise
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, is the sequel to last year’s Dhurandhar and marks his second directorial after the National Award-winning Uri: The Surgical Strike, starring Vicky Kaushal.The sequel features a strong ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, along with a cameo by Yami Gautam. The first installment also starred Akshaye Khanna in a key role. The film’s music, including the track Aari Aari composed by Shashwat Sachdev in collaboration with Bombay Rockers, has further boosted its popularity among audiences.
