Twinkle Khanna defends Kareena Kapoor, slams society’s ‘wife-blaming’ mentality amid bizarre rumors after Saif Ali Khan attack
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Twinkle Khanna Calls Out Baseless Accusations
Author and actor Twinkle Khanna addressed these issues in her column for The Times of India, where she criticized the “ridiculous rumors” surrounding Kareena’s absence during the attack. “In the wake of Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing, a sense of vulnerability has taken root in homes everywhere,” she wrote.
Twinkle went on to condemn the false claims, which suggested Kareena was intoxicated and unable to assist Saif during the incident. “The absence of any sort of evidence did nothing to stop these dumb theories. People just enjoyed shifting the blame onto the wife — an all-too-familiar pattern,” Twinkle stated.
The Incident and Its Aftermath
Saif Ali Khan suffered multiple stab wounds during an altercation with an intruder at his Mumbai residence. The assailant reportedly confronted a maid at the house, and when Saif intervened, the situation escalated. Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent surgeries and was discharged after five days.
Amid the chaos, Kareena faced criticism for being out with friends during the incident. Social media posts, including one featuring actor Sonam Kapoor, fueled unwarranted speculation. Addressing the situation on Instagram, Kareena urged restraint: “It has been an incredibly
