Imtiaz Ali 'Can't Be Mean' To Deepika Padukone Iss Janam Mein - 'Good Girl Image' Controversy Explained

Imtiaz Ali’s bond with Deepika Padukone is unbreakable. He directed her in critically acclaimed and successful movies, such as Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Tamasha (2015). She was chosen for the role of Veronica in Cocktail (2012) after he encouraged her to audition for that part. He was the writer of the coming-of-age youth drama.

In a recent interview, Imtiaz spoke about Deepika’s casting in the film and why he thought the role would suit her better. He said behind the ‘good girl image’ that she carried at that time, there was a girl who was free-spirited. Imtiaz Ali reacts to controversy over his remark about Deepika Padukone However, Imtiaz’s statement on Deepika’s casting for Cocktail went viral. The filmmaker issued a clarification to clear misunderstandings.

On Instagram Story, Ali addressed Padukone as ‘my dearest and loveliest’. Calling her his ‘safe option for humour’, the director said, I think you will never misunderstand my wannabe fun remarks because you more than anyone else know how much I love you, admire you, understand you, appreciate you.” He further added that his statement might be misunderstood by her, hence he requested her not to be hurt by his words. Imtiaz further wrote, "To be mean to you is janam mein to possible nahin hai.” The Love Aaj Kal director concluded his note by saying he never thought a disclaimer would be needed to prove his bond with Deepika, but he ‘didn't want to take a chance’. What did Imtiaz Ali say about Deepika Padukone In an interview with News18 for his upcoming film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, Imtiaz revealed Deepika was offered the role of Meera in Cocktail, which was eventually played by Diana Penty.

When she called him, the filmmaker suggested trying for Veronica. She played the role and saw a massive growth in her career. Ali said in the interview, “Veronica is so different from what Deepika's image was at that point of time.

But since I had been in the room and attended parties with her, I know how crazy and wild she can be, even though she was otherwise projecting a very 'good girl' image at that time.” He further added that people have now ‘seen through the façade’. “So I thought it would be quite a new thing for Deepika to do. I knew that emotional ground exists, so that was exciting,” he shared. About Main Vaapas Aaunga Imtiaz’s next, Main Vaapas Aaunga, is releasing in theatres on June 12. Set against the background of the India-Pakistan partition, the film follows the love story of Vedang Raina’s Keenu and Sharvari’s Jiya.

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