Actor and model Muzammil Ibrahim is currently being trolled on social media after an old podcast interview of his went viral. Following the viral clips, Deepika Padukone’s fans expressed their anger and called the controversy a ‘publicity stunt’ by Muzammil.

The viral clips include statements such as, “I left Deepika,” “I don’t have any regrets about leaving her,” and “I was on top, and she was just a model.”

Muzammil reacts to viral podcast clips

Amid the controversy, actor Muzammil shared a post on his Instagram account. He wrote,

“The interview being discussed and wrongly headlined as "fresh claims" was recorded over a year ago. What is currently being circulated is a few moments from a much longer conversation. The hesitation, the context, and the respect with which certain topics were discussed are often lost in the editing process and when excerpts are viewed in isolation..”

 

He further wrote,

“I have always tried to speak about people from my past with respect, and that remains unchanged. Like many others, I have spent years focused on building my work and my life, and that is where I hope the conversation remains. I stand by speaking honestly, and I stand by doing so respectfully.”

 

Old interview sparks controversy

However, the clip that is currently going viral online is from June 2025. Muzammil appeared on a podcast hosted by Siddharth Kannan. According to Muzammil, the viral clips have been edited and wrongly presented as “Fresh Claims”. 

In the interview, Muzammil said, 

“Deepika and I were in a relationship for almost two years after she came to Mumbai.” 

 

Further in the conversation, he said, 

“It was not a mutual breakup. I left Deepika. I have no regrets about leaving her because I am a tough guy.” 

 

Actor praises Deepika’s journey to stardom

He also stated that, at the time, he was an established actor while Deepika was new to the industry and not widely known. 

However, he also said that he remained in touch with Deepika even after their breakup. He added that she is now a star actress and that he is a big fan of hers.

So far, no response or statement has been shared by Deepika Padukone or her team.

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