Deepika Padukone’s former view on infidelity resurfaces as Twinkle-Kajol conversation sparks backlash

A revealing resurfacing of actress Deepika Padukone’s older remarks on infidelity has reignited discussion amid the recent online uproar over a heated conversation aired on the talk show Two Much featuring Kajol, Twinkle Khanna and director-producer Karan Johar. The viral clip, which has drawn widespread criticism and debate, delves into physical vs emotional cheating — and raises broader questions about shifting norms in relationships. 

The pertinent moment came during a segment where the group was asked whether physical infidelity was a deal-breaker in marriage. Karan stated, “Physical infidelity is not a deal breaker,” to which Janhvi Kapoor — a guest on the show — firmly responded, “No, the deal is broken.” Twinkle added, “We’re in our 50s, she’s in her 20s, and she will get into this circle soon. Raat gayi baat gayi (What’s happened, has happened).” Kajol appeared to side with Twinkle and Karan. 

This response triggered strong push-back on social media, where many viewers accused Kajol and Twinkle of “normalising cheating” or being too casual about what for many remains a deeply serious breach of trust. One article noted how the comments “reflect suppressed emotions” and pointed to the generational divide in how fidelity is perceived. 

In the midst of all this, Deepika’s older interview has resurfaced — in which she said that when younger, she considered infidelity an absolute deal-breaker, but over time her perspective evolved. “When you’re younger, it’s black and white… but as you get older, there are so many more factors… it depends how many years you spent with that person or how many experiences you have had.” 

While she clarified that she was not endorsing cheating, her comments were seen as representative of a more nuanced view: that infidelity isn’t simply about the act, but also about why it happened, what’s broken in the relationship, and whether trust can be rebuilt. This older take is now being viewed through the prism of the current controversy, and some critics argue the shifting tone between “infidelity = deal-breaker” and “context matters” reflects broader changes in generational attitudes.

For her part, Deepika’s comments highlight a different vantage point — while younger, she held a stricter view; with maturity she emphasised communication, context and the cumulative time invested in a relationship as shaping what one views as a deal-breaker. Whether people agree with that stance or not, it underscores how ideas around fidelity, betrayal and forgiveness are evolving, especially in the public eye of celebrity.

In the larger conversation, this episode has spurred reflections on how fidelity is framed in popular culture — whether emotional betrayal can hurt as much or more than physical cheating, how age and experience shape expectations in relationships, and how public figures articulate personal boundaries. The lifeline of a relationship is often said to be trust — but how one defines what breaks that trust may now depend on more than just the action itself.