Deepika, Engaged? Hemaji's Tweet Made Fans Happy, For a Short While

New Delhi: What's in a name? Turns out, a lot - if you happen to share yours with a celebrity. In a case of mistaken identity, actor-politician Hema Malini's tweet meant for a newly-engaged follower was intercepted by Deepika Padukone's fans, who instantly and erroneously assumed it The Dimpled One who Hemaji was congratulating.

This is the tweet that went astray:
 

Deepika, All good wishes on ur engagement! Pray God both of u have a bright future, happiness & joy in ur life together

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) April 28, 2016

Twitter was straightaway plunged into thrilled confusion. Two hours later, Hemaji issued a clarification:
 

No no! This is Deepika who is following me on Twitter! Not Ms Padukone!

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) April 28, 2016

By then, wishful thinking on the part of delighted fans had led to a shortcut to a happy ending - for the wrong Deepika:
 

@dreamgirlhema What?! @deepikapadukone got engaged?? :O @RanveerOfficial !! Did you pop the question? #Excited#favebollywoodcouple

— Aizah (@aizahob) April 28, 2016

 

@dreamgirlhema omg!!!! This news it true?

— Patel vansh (@Patelvansh7) April 28, 2016

 

@dreamgirlhema what u did earlier,deepika doing the same. Breaking heart of million

— Sanjiv Thapa (@sanjivthapa2001) April 28, 2016

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, co-stars from the films Bajirao Mastani and Ram-Leela, are believed to be dating although they have never officially acknowledged a romance. Neither are currently on Indian Standard Time - both are abroad on work - and so have not yet reacted to their short-lived virtual engagement.

Keep calm and carry on, Twitter.