Actress Kriti Sanon’s sister, Nupur Sanon, has come out in her support amid the controversy surrounding her jewellery advertisement. Kriti was heavily trolled over her outfit in the Raksha Bandhan-themed ad and for tying a rakhi to her pet dog.
After Kriti responded to the controversy, Nupur reshared her post on Instagram Stories. She wrote that Kriti ties a rakhi to her and questioned why others were bothered by her sister’s clothes when she herself had no problem with them.
‘Evolve your thinking’
Nupur Sanon targeted trolls by re-sharing Kriti Sanon’s post on her Instagram story. Nupur wrote, “Imagine how bothered people can be by what another woman wears. Respectfully, evolve your thinking.” Nupur further added, “I am the one whom Kriti ties a rakhi to. When I don’t have a problem with it, why do you?”
People accused this ad of misrepresenting the festival and hurting religious sentiments.
Controversy Over Her Outfit and Pet Dog in the Ad
The controversy began after a jewellery brand released a Raksha Bandhan-themed advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon. In the ad, Kriti was seen wearing an Indo-Western bralette-style blouse and tying a rakhi to her pet dog along with her brother.
Several social media users criticised the advertisement, calling it an insult to Indian culture. Some objected to Kriti’s outfit and demanded action against the actress and the brand.
Some users also described the advertisement as insensitive towards Hindu traditions and festivals. One user wrote on X that a complaint should be filed over the depiction of Raksha Bandhan and for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
Kriti Sanon’s Reply: ‘Culture Is in the Heart, Not in the Neckline’
Kriti Sanon later responded to the criticism through a social media post. She wrote that while ethnic fashion has evolved over time, a woman’s respect for her culture continues to be judged by what she wears.
The actress questioned when society would stop deciding what women should wear. She said that culture and traditions reside in a person’s heart, not in their neckline.
Kriti Said: ‘I Also Tie Rakhi to My Sister and Pet Dogs’
Speaking about Raksha Bandhan, Kriti said that the festival symbolises a bond of love and protection. She shared that she and her sister, Nupur Sanon, tie rakhi to each other as they protect and support one another just as much as any brother would.
Kriti added that the same bond of love extends to her pet dogs, whom she considers an important part of her family.
Kriti Sanon Was Recently Seen in ‘Cocktail 2’
On the work front, Kriti Sanon was recently seen in the film Cocktail 2. Directed by Homi Adajania, the film also featured Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles.
Kriti was also seen in a lead role alongside Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in Cocktail 2. The film was a sequel to the 2012 Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Cocktail, which received a mixed response at the box office.
Nupur Sanon’s Bollywood Career
Nupur Sanon is also active in Bollywood. She gained recognition through the hit music video Filhall, alongside Akshay Kumar. She later made her acting debut with Tiger Nageswara Rao and has worked on several other projects. Both sisters share a close bond and often give fans a glimpse of it on social media..
