Kareena Kapoor Responds to Criticism Over Her Alleged Drunkenness During Saif Ali Khan’s Attack

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has recently been at the center of media attention after rumors emerged suggesting that she was intoxicated and unavailable when her husband, Saif Ali Khan, was attacked. The incident, which occurred on January 16th, saw Saif sustaining six stab wounds from an intruder. He was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery, eventually being discharged after five days.

While Saif’s recovery has been the focus of media outlets, fans quickly shifted their attention to Kareena, speculating about her state during the attack. Rumors circulated that she was too drunk to assist her husband, sparking a wave of backlash against the actress. However, Kareena, known for her outspoken nature, responded sharply to these allegations, taking to social media to address the claims.

In her scathing response, Kareena called out the societal tendency to blame wives during moments of crisis. She criticized how women, especially those in high-profile marriages, are often held responsible for circumstances beyond their control. With a sarcastic tone, Kareena wrote, “This Sunday is all about why wives are clearly not considered number one except when it comes to taking the blame.”

Kareena further elaborated that the tendency to shift blame onto wives isn’t unique to Bollywood but is a broader issue, pointing out instances like when Yoko Ono was blamed during the Beatles’ split or when Melania Trump faced criticism for her perceived silence regarding her husband’s policies. She even referenced how Anushka Sharma has been unfairly booed by crowds when Virat Kohli fails to perform in cricket matches. According to Kareena, this phenomenon of blaming women is pervasive across society, not just among couples in the public eye.

The backlash came after Saif’s horrifying attack, which took place around 2:30 a.m. on January 16th, when he was stabbed by an intruder. The assailant, Sharul Islam, was later arrested and sent to 14-day judicial custody. During this time, the media shifted their attention to Kareena, questioning her role in the event, and whether her possible intoxication could have impacted her ability to support her husband during such a traumatic experience.

Despite the public scrutiny, Kareena has refused to be drawn into discussing or defending herself further. She maintained that these speculations were simply a reflection of how society tends to place blame on women in times of difficulty. By calling out these stereotypes, she is sending a strong message about the unfair treatment of women in the public eye, especially those in high-profile relationships.

Kareena’s response highlights an ongoing issue that many women, especially those in the limelight, face: the tendency to be blamed for circumstances they may not even have control over. By using her platform to address these unfair narratives, Kareena Kapoor Khan has once again proven that she won’t allow herself to be defined by media gossip and societal double standards.

As Saif Ali Khan continues to recover, it remains to be seen how the public and media will respond to these ongoing conversations about gender roles, public expectations, and the way women in the spotlight are treated.

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