Kriti Sanon has responded to the discussion surrounding her Rakshabandhan advertisement with a new social media post featuring her sister Nupur Sanon. The actress shared a picture from their Rakhi celebration and made a lighthearted reference to the criticism surrounding her festive outfit.
Kriti and Nupur shared a picture of their hands with rakhis tied around their wrists. Along with the photo, Kriti wrote, “While the Rakhi fashion committee is still in session 🙈 We’re focusing on what really matters. ❤️👭 Happy Rakhi to all ❤️”. Her comment comes as the debate around her appearance in the Rakshabandhan advertisement continues on social media.
For the advertisement, Kriti wore an off white outfit that included a bralette style blouse, a cape and a draped skirt. While some people liked the look, a section of social media users criticised her outfit and questioned whether it was suitable for an advertisement based on the traditional festival of Rakshabandhan.
Kriti had earlier responded to the discussion by sharing her thoughts on festivals, clothing and traditions. She said, “The essence of festivals is not in the clothes you wear, it is in the emotions and meaning you hold for the traditions,” the actress said.
Her latest post appears to shift the focus towards the festival itself and her relationship with her sister. By sharing a personal Rakhi celebration with Nupur, Kriti highlighted the family aspect of the occasion while briefly acknowledging the ongoing conversation about her advertisement look.
The controversy around the advertisement was not limited to Kriti’s outfit. Another part of the video also received criticism online because of a sequence involving a dog.
In the advertisement, Kriti is seen tying a rakhi to a dog after it barks. The scene was shown as part of the Rakshabandhan celebration involving the pet. However, some social media users objected to the sequence and accused the brand of making light of an Indian festival.
As a result, the advertisement faced criticism over both Kriti’s clothing and the scene involving the dog. Kriti has not directly responded to the reactions concerning the pet sequence in her latest social media post.
Kriti and Nupur frequently share pictures and updates featuring each other on social media. Their latest Rakhi post focuses on their sibling bond, with Kriti writing, “We’re focusing on what really matters.”
