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Kriti Sanon Recalls Shock Over Prime-Time Debate On Viral Ad Outfit
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News18•07-10-2026, 13:37
Kriti Sanon Recalls Shock Over Prime-Time Debate On Viral Ad Outfit
- •Kriti Sanon expressed shock that her outfit in a GIVA Raksha Bandhan advertisement became the subject of a six-person prime-time news panel discussion.
- •The advertisement featured the actress wearing an Indo-Western outfit while tying a Rakhi to her brother and her pet dog, which drew criticism from some social media users.
- •Critics targeted her attire as inappropriate for a traditional festival and questioned the modern depiction of the celebration.
- •Kriti hit back at the backlash on Instagram, questioning when society will stop judging women based on their clothing and stating that culture is in the heart, not the neckline.
- •The actress continued to address patriarchal attitudes and victim-blaming through subsequent social media posts about women's safety and clothing choices.
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Kriti Sanon revealed that she never expected her outfit to spark controversy, expressing disbelief when her choli became the subject of a six-person panel discussion on prime-time television news.
The advertisement was released by the jewelry brand GIVA, featuring the actress celebrating Raksha Bandhan by tying a Rakhi to her brother and her pet dog while wearing an Indo-Western fusion outfit.
Kriti Sanon hit back at critics on Instagram by questioning why women continue to be judged by their attire, stating that culture and traditions reside in a person's heart rather than their neckline.
