Did Jaideep Ahlawat Just Take A Dig At Deepika Padukone In Her ‘War’ With Alia Bhatt Over Bhansali Films?

Jaideep Ahlawat’s cheeky comment about Deepika Padukone ‘stealing’ Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next script has gone viral. Netizens link it to Alia Bhatt’s claim that SLB promised her four films.

Fans Think Jaideep Ahlawat Took a Jibe at Deepika Padukone Amid Her Alleged SLB ‘Tug-of-War’ With Alia Bhatt

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's roles for his leading ladies come once in a while, and when they do, they tend to leave a lasting impression. Actresses like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt have both worked with the filmmaker in memorable films. Deepika starred in 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela' (2013), 'Bajirao Mastani' (2015), and 'Padmaavat' (2018), while Alia led 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' (2022) and is currently shooting 'Love & War' with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal — her second project with the director.

Alia Bhatt's revelation of Koffee With Karan

A couple of years ago, on Koffee With Karan, Alia Bhatt cheekily revealed that Bhansali had "promised her four films". She had said, “He's done three with DP (Deepika Padukone), he's promised me four.”

Now, this old comment has resurfaced in the spotlight thanks to a cheeky remark by her Raazi co-star Jaideep Ahlawat. While promoting his new film 'Jewel Thief' — also starring Saif Ali Khan, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor — Jaideep made a humorous comment that many interpreted as a dig at Deepika.

Viral Jaideep Ahlawat clip from Jewel Thief promotions

In a viral interview clip, when Nikita was asked what Deepika Padukone might be accused of "stealing," she hesitated, unsure of what to say. Jaideep jumped in and jokingly said, “Bhansali sir ki agli script. Isse pehle kisi aur ko chali jaaye,” while mimicking a snatching gesture. The room burst into laughter, and Nikita playfully replied, “Himmat aapki hai yeh bolne ki!”

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The clip quickly went viral online, with fans speculating that Jaideep was referencing the “Alia vs Deepika” narrative for Bhansali’s films. Under a Reddit thread, users wrote things like, “DP got 3, SLB has promised Alia 4!” and “Until Alia’s quota is complete, no other actress will get in.” Another joked, “Cheeky Jaideep! But I don’t think DP needs to steal SLB’s script.”

However, the joke drew mixed reactions. While some sided with Jaideep or even defended Deepika, others slammed him for not daring to joke about Alia or other star kids. “Would he dare say this about Kareena or Alia, who come with nepo backing?” one user asked. Another stated, “That’s actually Alia. Scripts chori karne mein expert hai woh.”

Despite the chatter, Alia Bhatt is steadily continuing her career, currently shooting Love & War with Sanjay Leela Bhansali — a project that marks their second collaboration and also stars her husband, Ranbir Kapoor.