Genelia Deshmukh recently found herself in the spotlight after reacting to a viral video that labeled Sonam Kapoor as ‘jealous’ of her. The clip, taken from an episode of Koffee With Karan, showed Sonam allegedly making a condescending remark about Genelia, which stirred controversy online.
The Controversial KWK Clip Featuring Sonam Kapoor
In the video, Karan Johar asked Sonam Kapoor about who she considers to be authentic on Instagram. Sonam responded, “Genelia, Sameera, whatever, all these people,” with an expression that many netizens interpreted as condescending. The video, which was widely shared on Instagram, accused Sonam of being envious of Genelia. The caption read,
“Genelia’s one South movie is equal to her whole career, jealousy can be seen on your face.”
Adding to the buzz, a screengrab of the comment section showed Genelia reacting to the clip with folded-hands emojis, sparking further reactions across social media.
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Netizens Divided Over Genelia’s Reaction
The incident triggered mixed reactions online. Some users defended Sonam, suggesting that her statement was a compliment, while others criticized her for allegedly displaying arrogance. One user wrote, “What is this ‘Genelia, Sameera whatever’? Kis baat ka attitude hai, behen?” Another remarked, “People like Sonam think they can make rude, condescending comments without consequences just because others choose to stay silent.”
Meanwhile, Genelia’s simple emoji response was praised by many as a graceful way to address the situation.
Sonam’s Praise for Genelia on KWK
Interestingly, during the same Koffee With Karan episode, Sonam also praised Genelia, expressing admiration for her social media content. She mentioned enjoying the reels Genelia and her husband, Riteish Deshmukh, create, and admitted to frequently stalking their accounts for their humor and chemistry.
Genelia and Riteish are one of Bollywood’s most loved couples, often admired for their playful and genuine bond.
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