‘What’s with the hate?’: Kriti Sanon reacts to backlash over her Raksha Bandhan ad outfit
Actress Kriti Sanon has spoken out against the intense online trolling she faced regarding her outfit in a recent advertisement. She criticized the scrutiny women face for their clothing choices and called for an end to judgmental behavior.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing societal debates regarding gender-based harassment, digital safety, and the disproportionate scrutiny of women in the public eye.
Kriti Sanon faced heavy trolling on social media in August over her outfit in a Raksha Bandhan ad, with critics calling it “revealing”. The brand eventually pulled the ad. Speaking to Kareena Kapoor Khan on 'What Women Want', Kriti has now addressed the backlash. She said she generally doesn’t pay attention to trolls, but added, “But this is something that actually happened recently where my choli became the national debate. I couldn’t believe that my choli had become a six-people panel discussion on prime-time news. I was like, ‘What is going on?’”.Kriti Sanon on her choli becoming a ‘national debate’The actress said she was shocked by the intensity of the hate, but felt the issue went beyond her.
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