The Internet has been buzzing ever since a clip from Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s chat show Two Much went viral, featuring Karan Johar, Kajol and Twinkle unanimously declaring that emotional cheating is worse than physical cheating. Their remarks — including phrases like “raat gayi, baat gayi” and “thand lag jaati hai” — kicked off an intense public debate about fidelity in modern relationships.While Janhvi Kapoor, also present in the episode, questioned the very premise of choosing “which cheating is worse,” insisting that “both are bad,” social media has been sharply divided. Many praised her take as the most grounded, while others criticised the older trio for normalising physical infidelity.Amid the frenzy, Huma Qureshi has now shared her thoughts on the topic during her appearance on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, and her views leave no room for ambiguity.
‘Cheating is cheating… what is physical, what is emotional?’
When asked about the viral conversation, Huma said she had watched the clip and didn’t understand the need to categorise cheating at all.“Cheating is cheating. What is physical, what is emotional? I am a very old-school, simple type of girl,” she said.“I am very black and white in this matter. Don’t be with anyone if you can’t be loyal. If you are with someone, then be properly. What is this free pass?”Taking a firm stand, she added humorously, “If someone asks me in a funny way, I’ll tell them — just don’t let them know about this. If you get caught… you will get beaten!”
On ‘Bollywood culture ’ and open marriages
During the discussion, the host asked Huma if she experienced culture shock after hearing conversations about open marriages and unconventional arrangements in the industry.Huma agreed she felt overwhelmed after moving from Delhi to Mumbai.“I grew up in a very protected environment in Delhi… papa used to drop me everywhere. When I went to Bombay, it was an explosion — new people, new world,” she said.
But she pushed back against the notion that open relationships were a “Bollywood thing.”“I won’t say this happens in Bollywood. In my experience, there are very good and cultured people here, very family-oriented. Some are not, sure — but that happens everywhere. The corporate world also has stories. We get defamed for no reason.”
‘People are not always nice… women’s safety rules don’t change’
Huma also spoke candidly about navigating safety as a woman in big cities and professional spaces.“Whether you are in Delhi, Bombay or Bollywood, the rules don’t change. You have to conduct yourself in a certain way… people are always ready to take advantage.”She emphasised that unpleasant people exist everywhere, not just in the film industry.
