Kriti Sanon slams trolls for Raksha Bandhan ad backlash: ‘Culture and traditions are not in the neckline’
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Kriti Sanon has called out trolls for policing her outfit in the recent Raksha Bandhan ad. (AFP) 'Culture & Traditions are in her heart, not in her neckline' Kriti wrote, "The essence of festivals is not in the clothes you wear, it is in the emotions and meaning you hold for the traditions. Rakshabandhan is a bond of protection. My sister and I tie rakhi to each other. We know we can protect each other no less than a brother would have. We pray for each other's health, happiness & long life."
Adding to this, She added, "And for us, this prayer and promise extends to our dogs too! Afterall, they are family! Also, when will we stop telling women what to wear?? Ethnic fashion has evolved over the years, but still a woman's respect for her culture is measured with just her clothes!! Culture & Traditions are in her heart, not in her neckline!"
Meanwhile, Amid the ongoing backlash, BJP MP and star Kangana Ranaut also joined the conversation and criticized Kriti's outfit. Without naming Kriti, she posted an Instagram Story that read, “It's a wonderful time to be a woman. Our closets are full of variety of clothes, today's woman is a global woman. From cocktail dresses to lehenga cholis, jeans to saris, bikinis to salwar kameez, from all the options that are available to us today why would you tie your brother a rakhi in your bikini/undergarments? Where are all your styling options? Ha ha the advert looks intentionally creepy!”
Notably, On the work front, Kriti was last seen in Cocktail 2. Though the movie had a decent performance at the ticket-window, it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The movie, directed by Homi Adajania, also stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. It is a sequel to the 2012 movie Cocktail, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty.
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Source: Hindustan Times