The recent attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence shocked the entire film industry. As Saif recovered in hospital after being stabbed, rumors began circulating, with many questioning why his wife, Kareena Kapoor, was not at home during the incident. Twinkle Khanna, actor and writer, has now spoken out about these “ridiculous” rumors, calling out the baseless accusations and pointing out how women often get blamed unfairly in such situations.
In her latest column for The Times of India, Twinkle shared her thoughts on the strange and hurtful rumors that followed the attack. The rumors claimed Kareena had been either absent or too intoxicated to help her husband. These stories were spread despite there being no evidence to support them. Twinkle expressed her frustration at how people seemed eager to shift the blame onto Kareena, simply because she wasn’t there when the attack occurred.
“This is a common pattern in our society,” Twinkle wrote. “When something goes wrong, people are quick to point fingers at the wife.” She highlighted how women are often blamed for a range of things, from their husband’s health to the state of the home. Whether a woman’s partner gains weight or loses it, there’s always someone ready to criticize her for it. If the house is messy, she’s lazy; if it’s too neat, she’s controlling. The same happens in public life—if a woman works, she’s too ambitious, and if she doesn’t, she’s good for nothing. Twinkle’s observations reflected a broader issue in society, where women are often judged unfairly for situations beyond their control.
Kareena was not home during the attack. She had shared some pictures on her Instagram stories that night, showing her enjoying a night out with friends, including actress Sonam Kapoor. This raised more eyebrows, with some people implying that Kareena should have been at home, despite no one really knowing the full details of the situation.
Twinkle also took a dig at how people love to criticize women no matter what they do. She pointed out a strange comment made at a family gathering where one relative joked that all her uncles had lost their hair, except the one who was unmarried. This comment further highlighted the ridiculousness of blaming women for everything, from a man’s hair loss to his well-being.
The attack on Saif Ali Khan left many people worried about safety in the entertainment world, but the media frenzy around Kareena’s absence was just another example of how women get unfairly targeted. Twinkle’s column sheds light on how these baseless rumors distract from the real issue—Saif’s safety—and instead place unnecessary blame on his wife.
It’s not the first time that a woman in the public eye has been unfairly judged for something that wasn’t her fault. Twinkle’s honest words challenge society to rethink how we treat women, especially when they are in the spotlight. Instead of pointing fingers, it’s important to understand that no one can control every situation, and blaming a spouse for something like an attack is not just unfair, it’s also harmful.
The rumors surrounding Kareena Kapoor may have died down by now, but Twinkle Khanna’s reaction serves as a reminder of the bigger problem of gendered judgment that continues to plague women in all walks of life. Instead of jumping to conclusions, it’s time for people to take a step back and recognize the complexity of real-life situations, rather than blaming someone who has done nothing wrong.
