Twinkle Khanna SLAMS Rumours Targeting Kareena Kapoor's Absence During Saif Ali Khan's Attack

The shocking attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence left everyone shaken. The incident raised serious concerns about security. Saif, who was discharged from Lilavati Hospital last week, received support from family, friends, and fans. However, bizarre rumours surfaced, blaming his wife, Kareena Kapoor, for being absent during the attack. Twinkle Khanna addressed these baseless claims in her recent column for The Times of India.

Twinkle Khanna criticised the unfounded allegations. Her statement sheds light on how women, especially in the public eye, are often unfairly targeted.

In the wake of Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing, ridiculous rumours swirled that Kareena wasn’t home or was intoxicated during the incident. Despite zero evidence, people loved shifting the blame onto the wife—an all-too-familiar pattern.

- Twinkle Khanna

She elaborated further, highlighting societal biases against women. “If your husband gains weight, you’re not taking care of him. If he loses weight, you’re not feeding him well. If you work, you’re too ambitious; if you don’t, you’re lazy. Apparently, even baldness can be blamed on wives. Behind every man, loser or leader, stands a woman ready to be vilified.” Twinkle’s sarcastic remarks reflected the unfair expectations placed on women.

Reports suggest Kareena was out with friends the night Saif was attacked. She even posted Instagram Stories featuring actor Sonam Kapoor, which fueled the rumours. However, Kareena later broke her silence, stating, “It’s been a challenging day for our family. I request the media to avoid relentless speculation and coverage as we process this incident.”

The attack reportedly occurred when an intruder confronted Saif’s maid. Saif intervened, leading to a violent altercation that left him with stab wounds. While Saif recovers, the narrative around Kareena’s absence underscores the tendency to unfairly scrutinise women, as Twinkle rightly pointed out.