Deepika Padukone at NCB Office
Deepika Padukone, a renowned Bollywood actress has been summoned by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for Interrogation this morning after her controversial drug chats with her manager Karishma Prakash climbed up the pedestal on 23 September indicating her involvement in alleged drug procurement.
The illegal drug distribution and consumption allegations in bollywood were doing rounds after another profound actress Kangana Ranaut convincingly and boldly exposed the unlawful and dishonorable flow of banned drugs in bollywood parties. The video from the big celebrity director Karan Johar's party was quite a testament to the developed proclamation where several B-town biggies were captured including Deepika Padukone. The roots of imposed accusations can be traced from mysterious suicidal death of Chhichore star, Sushant Singh Rajput and suspected indulgence of her girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty in drug trafficking and consumption.
Deepika landed in Mumbai on 24 September 2020 with her husband Ranveer Singh after being summoned for questioning this morning at Evelyn Guest House, Mumbai where NCB had laid down its base. She will be interrogated to probe the authenticity and gravity of her chats with Karishma Prakash articulated by republic world. It was evident of her requesting for drugs referred as 'maal'. The actress was also discovered as group admin of chat group where discussions about drug distribution and procurement were held, set up and owned by KWAN Talent manager Jaya Saha. The deep ground analysis also brought her up discussing about hosting a gathering for youngsters and it was an alibi to deafening knowledge of top employees, bosses and owners of KWAN Talent group about such illegitimate flow. She will be questioned about Koko Club Party 2017 and involvement of other stars in illegal intake or flow. NCB will try to establish whether a link with Sushant's untimely death exists or not.
The Queen star, Kangana Ranaut who stole the limelight on this matter riveting audiences for such activities tweeted on 23 Sept "Repeat after me, depression is a consequence of drug abuse. So called high society rich star children who claim to be classy and have a good upbringing ask their manager ,” MAAL HAI KYA?” sneering openly the alleged actress of an immoral attempt. This was in response to Deepika's upfront stand on mental health and depression on social media after Sushant's death which prevailed for a long time.
Deepika Padukone was shooting in Goa for Shakun Batra's next with Ananya Panday and Sidhant Chaturvedi which suffered a pause for clearance or investigation of suspicious air.
Rhea Chakraborty arrested for the same named Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh in this disgruntled offence of drug intake. Karishma and Rakul Preet were questioned by NCB on friday. Sara and Deepika will be questioned on Saturday morning.
The fans are stuck in contemplation to make peace with this emergence. Some took over to twitter to stand by popular star by trending #standwithdeepika while others were unsupportive of her and trolled her for betraying law, fraternity and trust they had in her. Tune in for further updates.
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