Overview

• The clip, showing Malik pulling Juyal’s hair and Juyal slapping her, was first shared by a Reddit user in the BollyBlindsNGossip community.
• Social media users flooded the actors’ profiles with questions about whether the altercation was genuine or a publicity stunt.
• On Instagram, Malik explained the footage was a scene from an acting practice session with no intention to hurt or offend anyone.
• Juyal reiterated that the video captured their play script rehearsal and was meant to help them fine-tune their performances.
• Their combined millions of followers ensured rapid spread of the clip but the clarifications have largely quelled further debate.