Imtiaz Ali picks Alia Bhatt over Deepika Padukone

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently stirred up controversy by choosing Alia Bhatt over Deepika Padukone in a podcast interview. This choice sparked reactions online, especially since an old clip showed Deepika claiming to be Imtiaz's favorite. During an interview with Komal Nahta, Imtiaz said he preferred Alia when asked to choose between the two actresses. Soon after, a video resurfaced where Deepika stated that she and Imtiaz were each other's favorites. Alia was present during that interview, making the situation even more intriguing. On Reddit, users expressed their opinions. Some called Deepika "delusional" and criticized her for believing she was Imtiaz's favorite. One user commented, "This is embarrassing," while another said, "Oops, Deepu... ultimate betrayal." However, there were also fans defending Deepika, arguing that Imtiaz’s opinions may change over time. Deepika has collaborated with Imtiaz on two films while Alia has worked with him in one. Their recent projects include Deepika's role in the successful film Singham Again and Alia's upcoming features in the YRF spy universe's Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War.