Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan ad sparks backlash; fans say, 'people cheering for her bikini scenes are now policing her'
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Another social media user questioned Kriti's styling and wrote, “Where is Puja Ki thali? Why are you wearing bra in front of your brother? Is this a Raksha Bandhan? Where is Tilak?” Another comment read, "That Kriti Sanon ad seems deliberate. The agency and brand were aware of what they were doing." Another user questioned Kriti's outfit, "No woman dresses like this on Raksha Bandhan. Shame on you @kritisanon"
Adding to this, While a section of trolls criticised Kriti , others supported the star and questioned the backlash against her. A user wrote, "Everyone trolling Kriti Sanon for this GIVA ad, saying she’s wearing a “bikini.” Is she? Nope. She’s not dressed inappropriately. Maybe her outfit just doesn’t fit your definition of “decency.” I could wear that in front of my brother too. Same people cheering her bikini scenes in movies are now policing her clothes. Women are judged either way. Get a life, trollers."
Meanwhile, One more comment read, "Raksha Bandhan ad by GIVA, a jewellery brand. It is pathbreaking because women across the country were feeling oppressed by societal expectations to dress traditionally or modestly for Raksha Bandhan, and they needed something that broke the stereotype. Finally, it is here. More power to Kriti Sanon."
Notably, Kriti Sanon was last seen in Cocktail 2. Though the movie performed decently at the ticket-window, it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The movie was directed by Homi Adajania and co-written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain.
As per the latest buzz, It is a sequel to Cocktail (2012), which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in the lead roles. Apart from Kriti, Cocktail 2 starred Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.
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Source: Hindustan Times