Ranbir Kapoor, who previously dated both Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone, is now married to Alia Bhatt, and the couple shares a daughter, Raha Kapoor. While all three women have moved on in their lives, reports suggest that Katrina and Deepika still have some animosity and discomfort towards each other.
Katrina on Her Friendship with Alia and Past Tensions with Deepika
In a 2019 interview, Katrina spoke about maintaining her friendship with Alia, despite the latter's being in a relationship with her ex, Ranbir Kapoor. She explained that she doesn’t hold grudges, as it doesn’t change the situation. While admitting to feeling hurt and crying at times, Katrina emphasized that she always moves forward, focusing on the belief that something better is ahead.
Katrina also addressed her past tension with Deepika Padukone, which arose from Deepika’s breakup with Ranbir and his rumored affair with Katrina. Reflecting on their past animosity, Katrina mentioned that she no longer feels discomfort or resentment towards Deepika. She emphasized that she simply reacts to her instincts and was happy to let go of any negative feelings between them.
Ranbir Kapoor's Past Relationships
Before marrying Ranveer Singh, Deepika was in a relationship with Ranbir. They worked together in films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Tamasha, and Bachna Ae Haseeno before breaking up in 2009 after two years. Post their split, Ranbir dated Katrina Kaif, with whom he had a highly publicized relationship, but they too separated in 2016.
Alia's Stance on Exes
In her appearance on Koffee With Karan 7, Alia shared that she maintains a great rapport with her husband Ranbir Kapoor’s exes, Deepika and Katrina. During the rapid-fire round, when asked about staying friends with her partner's exes, Alia confidently stated that she is good friends with both, expressing love for them.