Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Debate Erupts Over Emotional vs Physical Cheating
Two Bollywood stars, Kajol and Twinkle Khanna, recently discussed infidelity on their podcast, arguing that emotional cheating (like being very close to someone else) can be worse than physical cheating.
Another actress, Huma Qureshi, disagreed, saying any kind of cheating hurts equally.
People on social media and experts have been sharing their thoughts on the topic ever since.
Kajol and Twinkle Khanna sparked debate by ranking emotional cheating as worse than physical.
Huma Qureshi challenged their view, asserting all cheating is equally harmful.
Experts weigh in on the impact of both forms of infidelity.
Social media users share diverse opinions on the topic.
Counselors emphasize communication and understanding in healing from infidelity.
- Who
- Kajol, Twinkle Khanna, Huma Qureshi, and various social media users and experts
- What
- A public debate on the comparative severity of emotional and physical cheating
- When
- Recently, on Kajol and Twinkle's podcast 'Too Much' and subsequently on social media and other platforms
- Where
- On social media, podcasts, and in interviews with experts
- Why
- To express differing viewpoints on infidelity and its impact
Kajol & Twinkle Khanna's View
Huma Qureshi's View
Severity of Cheating
Kajol & Twinkle Khanna's View
Emotional cheating is considered worse than physical cheating.
Huma Qureshi's View
Cheating is cheating, regardless of whether it is emotional or physical.
Understanding of Emotional Cheating
Kajol & Twinkle Khanna's View
Implied to be a recognized and impactful form of infidelity.
Huma Qureshi's View
Questions the existence and definition of 'emotional cheating', viewing it as a potential 'free pass'.
- Podcast
- Too Much with Twinkle and Kajol
- Related Article
- Janhvi Kapoor may call emotional cheating a ‘deal breaker’, but here’s what the Internet thinks
Sources
Huma Qureshi rejects Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s view that emotional cheating is worse than physical cheating: ‘Don’t understand this free pass’
Huma Qureshi Reacts To Twinkle Khanna's Viral Cheating Remark: "What Is This Free Pass?"
