Actor Muzammil Ibrahim has issued a clarification after excerpts from his old interview about former girlfriend Deepika Padukone resurfaced on social media and sparked widespread debate. The interview, originally recorded in 2025 with Siddharth Kanan, has been widely shared online in recent days, with several clips drawing criticism from netizens.In the interview, Muzammil had spoken about his past relationship with Deepika Padukone and claimed that the actress had proposed to him during the early years of their careers. He had also remarked that he turned her down because, at the time, she "was just a model" while he considered himself a "budding star." The comments quickly went viral, with many social media users criticising the actor, especially in light of Deepika's stature as one of Bollywood's biggest stars today.Amid the backlash, Muzammil took to Instagram to clarify that the viral clips did not reflect the complete conversation and that his statements had been presented without their original context. He wrote, “The interview being discussed and wrongly headlined as ‘fresh claims’ was recorded over a year ago. What is currently being circulated are a few moments from a much longer conversation. The hesitation, the context, and the respect with which certain topics were discussed are often lost in the editing process and when excerpts are viewed in isolation.”Reiterating that he harbours no ill will towards people from his past, the actor added, “I have alwa