after the Dhurandhar: RevengeStrong opening at the box-office, an unexpected name is trending – Deepika Padukone. The 40-year-old actor, somewhat unbelievably, is being trolled for the absence of ‘likes’ on Instagram posts, stories celebrating the film’s success, congratulatory tweets or even husband Ranveer Singh’s posts.

The ever-vigilant social media has interpreted this silence as a sign of trouble. Armchair relationship experts have ‘assessed’ that the marriage is in trouble. Frankly, this is absolutely absurd.

digital inquiry

Let’s look at the facts. Ranveer’s performance as Jaskirat Singh Rangi aka Hamza Ali Mazari has been widely praised – with filmmaker SS Rajamouli even highlighting the disastrous shed reunion scene. The four-hour epic is doing blockbuster business, crossing the Rs 500 crore mark worldwide in its first weekend.

Celebrities from across the country are lining up to appreciate it.

However, Deepika has not said anything yet. She skipped the film’s premiere and did not post the traditional “proud wife” carousel. For a section of social media users, this has become ‘evidence’ of indifference or resentment. Comparisons with December 2025, when he called Dhuradhar the “perfect date night” and filled his stories with praise, now seem inevitable.

So, what has changed? In more untouched corners of social media, familiar tropes about the “neglectful spouse” have resurfaced.

record of quiet loyalty

This is where the discussion turns into absurdity.

Marriage is not an act of subject-object creation. Public displays of support may be pleasant, but they are hardly evidence of love. Even for the sake of argument, seen over time, Deepika’s track record of championing Ranveer has been both consistent and deeply personal.

his support for Dhurandhar 2 Started early. He actively promoted the film’s trailer and gave quiet but clear encouragement for Ranveer’s performance. Since their marriage in 2018, they have repeatedly used their platform to celebrate their work 83 To Rocky and Rani’s love story.

More importantly, she stood by him through the less flattering phases of public scrutiny, whether it was criticism of his performance or constant commentary on his personality. At times, they stepped in during tense media moments and continually strengthened their partnership when stories about their careers became uncertain.

The industry supported them long before they fully embraced them, when it arguably mattered most.

Double standards

Expecting an actor (read: actress) to constantly prove his love online is like treating him like a child instead of an equal partner. This suggests that while we still expect wives to perform as public cheerleaders, this standard rarely applies to their spouses.

Ranveer Singh is rarely criticized for failing to post about Deepika Padukone’s projects with the same enthusiasm. In this case the investigation is almost entirely one-directional.

We expect wives to be both cheerleaders and brand ambassadors, while also allowing husbands privacy.

Deepika, who has been vocal about mental health and the pressure of constant visibility, is now being punished for following the same boundaries she has long advocated.

We live in an age where every accomplishment must be publicly acknowledged online, or treated as if it “didn’t happen.” Instead of being seen as human beings, celebrities are treated like vending machines offering recognition on cue.

beyond optics

Of course, Bollywood thrives on optics. In an industry where personal branding and couple branding are often indistinguishable, silence may seem like a statement.

Yet assuming malice where none has been expressed is the hallmark of the toxic fan.

Deepika might have opted to celebrate in private – over dinner or a quiet call. That choice deserves respect, not digital interrogation. This episode says less about the Padukone-Singh marriage and more about how social media has distorted our understanding of intimacy.

Wife’s silence is not a scandal; There is dire need of police on this.

Deepika and Ranveer have given us years of entertainment. In return, we can at least give them the space to live out their success on their own terms. After all, some things are better not posted.

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