'Some Random Girl': Deepika Padukone at BAFTA 2024 Unrecognized by X User, Internet Schools the User

Deepika Padukone represented India at the 77th edition of British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) held in London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. The actress presented the award for the Best Film Not in the English Language category that was bagged by Jonathan Glazer for “The Zone of Interest.”

While the actress’ look was clearly a hit, one of the social media user, has had no idea of who she was. On X, a post compared singer Dua Lipa unfavourably with Deepika's appearance. "Idk who she is but girl ate that look," read the caption to a picture of Deepika in her saree. "Istg if Dua doesn't serve like this," the post added.

For those unaware of the internet slang, IDK means ‘I don’t know’ and ISTG stands for ‘I swear to god’.

"Idk who is she," the X user repeated when comments began identifying Padukone. "Idk but that outfit is everything," the user responded to a comment, "Watching some random girl eat so bad and then there'll be Dua in a plain black gown." The word 'random' hit a nerve. "Random? She's the biggest IT girl of Bollywood," replied an indignant desi, with advice to look up the actress' previous appearances. There were other responses in the comments about Padukone's achievements.

On the workfront, Padukone will next be seen in Kalki 2898 AD alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Dulquer Salmaan, Disha Patani among others.