Overview
- Off The Rocks and Amaha issued a joint statement Sunday that Kapoor shared on Instagram, clarifying she participates as a caregiver and ally rather than someone with lived alcohol dependence.
- The clarification followed viral, edited clips from Raj Shamani’s podcast that recast her remarks as a confession, which the groups said misled audiences and distorted context.
- On the podcast, Kapoor said she drank often for a period after a traumatic COVID-era experience but added she would not call it addiction and later chose to stop.
- She explained that hangovers made her feel unwell and that noticing a familiar smell linked to a loved one’s struggle pushed her to avoid alcohol for nearly a year and a half.
- The organisations called for integrity in reporting on addiction, warning that sensational posts and headlines can harm people in recovery and those who support them.