The last two days have seen the country abuzz with the sensational news of Kalki makers announcing that Deepika Padukone will not be part of the sequel.
The official statement from the production house cited “commitment issues” as the reason for her exit, a decision that immediately set off heated debates across the industry and among fans.
In what appears to be a counter-move, Deepika Padukone has now released a new set of public appearances and statements, carefully aligning herself alongside Bollywood’s evergreen superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.
Industry insiders suggest that this is a calculated attempt to deflect attention from her controversial exit from Kalki