[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]People on the internet are criticising Indian superstar Deepika Padukone for her recent social media post, which some believe was a ploy to steal the spotlight from Alia Bhatt’s much-anticipated Met Gala debut.
Padukone, who has previously attended the prestigious fashion event, shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the 2023 Academy Awards, where she presented the Best Original Song Award to composer M M Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose.
Social media users criticised the Pathaan star for posting about the Oscars just before Bhatt’s Met Gala appearance. One Twitter user wrote, “Deepika Padukone is so obsessed with Alia. For two days she is trying hard to stay in the limelight.” Another wrote, “Posting this on the day of Alia’s big Met Gala debut was suspicious for real. Also, it’s not the first time Deepika has done such a thing.”
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Posting this on the day of Alia's big #MetGala debut was sus fr 💀💀
Also, it's not the first time Deepika has done such a thing pic.twitter.com/r6YrB6SJOe
— Vivek Agarbatti (@VivekSrkian33) May 2, 2023
Several others expressed dissatisfaction with Padukone’s perceived level of insecurity as a result of a single post.
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Given that Padukone presented at the Oscars to announce the Naatu Naatu performance – a song from RRR in which Bhatt starred – many of the comments were difficult to digest. “This woman is so insecure,” another user commented. “I’ve never seen anyone so insecure.” Today is the Met Gala, and she does not appear to be attending. Alia and Priyanka will both be there. She wants people to remember her. She is posting this today, of all days. “How can one woman be so pitiful?”
However, many fans of the actor came to her defence, arguing that there was nothing wrong with appreciating oneself and sharing past fashion moments. One fan commented, “You will be always remembered as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema. You’ve achieved everything in your life, I don’t think any other Indian actor did this! You’re superior my darling! Lots of love!”
Another fan wrote, “I’m so shocked by such negative comments. It’s good to appreciate the front face. It’s even good if DP is posting this to appreciate herself. That’s called self-love, not insecurity. She didn’t get the Oscar, but yes, she represented.”
The incident highlights the power of social media and how celebrities are under constant scrutiny from social media users. In this case, Padukone’s attempt to share a cherished moment from the past was met with criticism, with some interpreting it as an attempt to overshadow Bhatt’s Met Gala debut.
However, her fans have also shown that support is always there, even amidst negativity. The whole ordeal seems to reek of misogyny, playing into the age-old debate of pitting women against women, even if the two stars in question have continued to play nice on-screen with each other.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
