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bollywood actress Kriti Sanon The controversy that started on social media regarding the Raksha Bandhan advertisement of a jewelery brand has now turned into a political and social discussion. Leader of Opposition and Congress MPs in Lok Sabha are now in support of Kriti Sanon, who is being trolled on the internet for the outfit worn in the advertisement (Indo-Western bralette-style outfit). Rahul Gandhi Have come forward openly. Rahul Gandhi has strongly slammed the trollers citing the personal freedom of women.
Complete background of the controversy, details of the actress’s response and political and social statements made on this entire matter. Hindustan Times report Can also be seen in.
What did Rahul Gandhi say? ‘What women wear is their own decision’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared Kriti Sanon’s statement on his official Instagram account and gave a strong message to trolls:
“What a woman wears, what she does and where she goes—it’s entirely her choice. Stop trolling women for exercising their freedom.”
Rahul Gandhi in his post #SmashThePatriarchy Strongly supported women’s autonomy and their individual rights using the hashtag (Abolish Patriarchy).
What is the whole controversy? Objection to jewelery brand advertisement and clothes
This whole controversy started with the Raksha Bandhan special advertisement of a leading jewelery brand. In the ad, Kriti Sanon is seen celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandhan wearing an off-white bralette-style choli, cape and draped skirt.
Some users on social media started trolling Kriti, calling this outfit ‘inappropriate’ for Indian festivals and culture. Along with this, objection was also raised by some sections regarding a scene of tying Rakhi to a pet dog in the advertisement.
Kriti Sanon’s befitting reply: ‘Culture lies in the heart, not in the neckline of clothes’
After continuous trolling, Kriti Sanon responded to the critics by writing a detailed and emotional note on her Instagram story:
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The real essence of festivals: Kriti wrote, “The essence of festivals is not in your clothes, but in your feelings and meaning towards traditions. Raksha Bandhan is the bond of protection. My sister and I tie Rakhi to each other and this prayer also extends to our pet dogs as they are a part of our family.”
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Judgment on clothes should stop: The actress further raised the question, “When will we stop telling women what they should wear? Fashion has changed with time, but even today a woman’s respect for culture is judged only by her clothes. Culture and traditions lie in the heart, not in the neckline of a dress.”
Kangana Ranaut’s comment intensified the debate
This controversy gained further momentum when the actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Without naming anyone, he had also taken a dig at the attire in this advertisement. Kangana had said in her post that women have many options ranging from lehenga, saree, salwar kameez, hence why such attire was selected for the festival advertisement.
After Kangana’s comment, Kriti Sanon’s counterattack came and now with Rahul Gandhi jumping into this debate, this issue has become a topic of discussion from social media to national level. In the digital space, while one section is advocating traditional clothes, the other large section is seen standing in support of women’s personal choice, modern fashion and freedom of expression.