Kriti Sanon Responds to Backlash Over Raksha Bandhan Advertisement

Kriti Sanon has taken to Instagram Stories to address the backlash she faced over her recent jewellery brand advertisement for Rakshabandhan.

The actor was targeted on social media for wearing a bralette-style blouse with a cape and a draped skirt while tying a rakhi to her on-screen brother in the commercial. Some users also questioned why Kriti tied a rakhi to her pet dog, which sparked outrage among some.

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However, Kriti has now come out in defence of her decision, stating that culture and traditions are not just about clothing, but about the emotions and meaning behind them.

Rakshabandhan is a significant festival in Indian culture where brothers tie a rakhi to their sisters as a symbol of protection and bond. The celebration has evolved over time, and Kriti's attempt to showcase this tradition in her advertisement was met with criticism.

One of the users who commented on Kriti's post was Kangana Ranaut, who questioned the actor's choice of outfit and called it 'creepy'.

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The controversy highlights the importance of considering cultural sensitivities and double standards in social media discourse. Kriti's response has sparked a wider conversation about the role of women in traditional Indian festivals and the need to respect their choices and traditions.

Kriti Sanon's next project is Cocktail 2, which was released recently and received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.

Though the film had a decent performance at the box office, it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.

The film, directed It is a sequel to the 2012 film Cocktail, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty.

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Kriti Sanon has responded to the trolls and backlash after she was targeted over the choice of outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement for a jewellery brand. She was also called out for tying a rakhi to a pet dog in the commercial.

The actor took to her Instagram Stories and hit back at the trolls, asking the pertinent question, 'When will we suspend telling women what to wear?''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."She added, "And for us, this prayer and promise extends to our dogs too!

Afterall, they are family! Also, when will we suspend 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!" What was the controversy?Kriti recently featured in a GIVA jewellery advertisement, in which she is seen wearing a bralette-style blouse with a cape and a draped skirt while tying a rakhi to her onscreen brother. The advertisement drew backlash from several social media users, who questioned Kriti's choice of outfit and called it 'inappropriate' for the festival.

However, Kriti's fans also came to her defence and called out what they described as double standards in the criticism directed at the actor.The advertisement, which was released around Raksha Bandhan, also featured a moment where Kriti ties a rakhi to a pet dog. While some users appreciated the attempt to present a broader definition of family and the bond celebrated during the festival, others questioned the creative choices made in the campaign.

Kangana Ranaut took a dig at KritiAmid the ongoing backlash, BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut also joined the conversation and slammed 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!”Kriti Sanon's work frontOn the work front, Kriti was last seen in Cocktail 2.

Though the film had a decent performance at the box office, it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The film, directed It is a sequel to the 2012 film Cocktail, which starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty.