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Kriti Sanon Slams "Patriarchal Misogynist Men" Amid Jamui Outrage, Rejects "Men Vs Women" Narrative
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News18•25-09-2026, 23:09
Kriti Sanon Slams "Patriarchal Misogynist Men" Amid Jamui Outrage, Rejects "Men Vs Women" Narrative
- •Kriti Sanon weighed in on patriarchy and misogyny, stating the debate is not "Men vs Women" but against "Patriarchal misogynist men & brainwashed women."
- •Her comments come amidst outrage over the alleged harassment of a Class 10 student and her male classmate in Jamui, Bihar, though Sanon did not directly reference the incident.
- •Sanon liked a post highlighting that violence against women often receives less outrage than criticism over actresses' attire.
- •Television actress Abigail Pande also compared the lack of outrage for rapes and domestic violence to the strong reactions against Kriti Sanon's festive advertisement outfit.
- •Kriti Sanon previously faced backlash for a Raksha Bandhan ad where she wore a bralette-style blouse, leading to the ad's withdrawal and her response: "Culture & Traditions are in her heart, not in her neckline!"
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Kriti Sanon shared a post rejecting the idea of framing public debates as a battle between men and women, pointing instead to patriarchal misogynist men and brainwashed women who defend patriarchy.
A Class 10 student and her male classmate were allegedly stopped, assaulted, and harassed by a group of youths on September 19 in Jamui, with a recorded video of the incident being circulated on social media.
Kriti faced criticism for wearing a bralette-style blouse paired with a cape and draped skirt during a festive Raksha Bandhan campaign for jewellery brand GIVA, which eventually withdrew the ad.
