"I Trust My Inner Voice When Making Decisions": Deepika Padukone Breaks Silence on ‘Spirit’ Exit Controversy
Deepika Padukone finally addresses her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit, stating she follows her inner voice when making tough choices. The controversy intensifies as the director shares a cryptic response.
"I Trust My Inner Voice When Making Decisions": Deepika Padukone Breaks Silence on ‘Spirit’ Exit Controversy
Deepika Padukone Speaks Out on Her Exit from ‘Spirit’: “I Listen to My Inner Voice Before Making Decisions”
After her unexpected departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s much-anticipated film Spirit, actress Deepika Padukone has finally broken her silence, choosing to respond with calm and clarity rather than confrontation.
In a recent interview, Deepika opened up about how she handles challenging situations in her life and career. She said, “What keeps me balanced is being truthful and authentic. Whenever I face difficult circumstances, I listen closely to my inner voice, make decisions based on it, and stand firmly by them. That gives me peace and keeps me grounded.”
This statement comes amid a swirl of controversy and intense public debate following her exit. While many fans applauded Deepika for standing by her principles, others questioned her motives and accused her of “fake feminism,” expressing skepticism over her sudden withdrawal from the project.
Adding fuel to the fire, Spirit’s director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, posted a pointed message on social media that seemed to target Deepika without naming her directly. He wrote, “When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith in them. There is an unspoken trust between us. But by your actions, you have revealed who you really are… putting down a younger actor and undermining my story. Is this what your feminism represents?”
The director’s message ended with a sharp remark: “You didn’t understand it then. You won’t understand it now. You will never understand it,” followed by the hashtag #dirtyPRgames.
The situation has sparked a divided response online, with supporters of Deepika defending her choices and critics questioning her intentions. So far, neither Deepika nor Sandeep Reddy Vanga have offered any further clarifications beyond these public statements.
With Spirit still in pre-production and the controversy unresolved, the industry and audiences alike are watching closely to see how this high-profile fallout will unfold.
