Bollywood With Deepika Padukone: Did Ananya, Kriti And More Like Actress' Post Allegedly Dissing Kalki 2898 AD Makers?

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is buzzing after Deepika Padukone shared a heartfelt post featuring Shah Rukh Khan, just days after her ouster from Kalki 2898 AD. The timing of the post, coupled with alleged celebrity reactions, has left fans and industry watchers speculating about its true intent. Read on for full deets.

Bollywood rallying behind Deepika

In the post, Deepika recalled the first lesson she learned from SRK on the sets of Om Shanti Om. She wrote, “The very first lesson he taught me almost 18 years ago while filming Om Shanti Om was that the experience of making a movie, and the people you make it with, matter far more than its success.” She added, “I couldn’t agree more and have applied that learning to every decision I’ve made since. And that’s probably why we’re back making our 6th movie together?” Her husband Ranveer Singh also joined in, calling Deepika and SRK the “Bestest Besties.”What made the post even more intriguing was the alleged response from Bollywood stars. A screenshot circulating online suggests that Ananya Panday, Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Kajal Aggarwal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Dia Mirza, Tamannaah Bhatia, Kriti Kharbanda, and Bhumi Pednekar all liked the post. Take a look:

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Deepika to not feature in Kalki 2898 AD

Deepika’s message arrived shortly after Kalki 2898 AD producers announced her exit, citing inability to reach a partnership despite their long association. Their statement read, "This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration. We have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works."Reports suggested she demanded a 25% fee hike and shorter working hours, which the team refused. The move marked her second high-profile exit from a Prabhas film after

Spirit.With industry colleagues seemingly showing support, fans are split - some admire Deepika for standing her ground, while others regret missing her presence in one of Indian cinema’s biggest franchises.