While neither have publicly confirmed or denied it, if the Bollywood grapevine is to be believed, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif have never been the best of friends. Reports have suggested that the two would go out of their way to avoid each other at award ceremonies and other events. Their professional rivalry reportedly extended to their personal lives thanks to a common (now ex) beau Ranbir Kapoor.
After much speculation, Katrina was spotted at Deepika and Ranveer Singh’s Mumbai wedding reception which hinted that the two actors have put their past behind them. Deepika acknowledged Katrina’s gesture and set the record straight in an interview with Filmfare in which she says:
A lot of water has flown under the bridge. For me, just the fact that she came and was very present was gracious (of her). I’ve always been fond of her. You know, just the way that she’s been over the years, and with her work and I have a lot of respect for that. I made my peace with her.Deepika Padukone, Actor
Deepika had also tweeted praise for Katrina and Anushka Sharma (who also reportedly dated Ranveer) when they appeared on an episode of Koffee with Karan in 2016.
Many concluded that this was her way of burying the hatchet and showing that she had moved on.
(With inputs from Filmfare)