Kriti Sanon reacts to backlash over outfit, tying rakhi to dog in Raksha Bandhan ad: When will we stop telling women…
Actor Kriti Sanon‘s latest advertisement for a jewellery brand has taken the internet by storm. The controversy erupted as it showed her tying a rakhi to a pet dog, wearing what the internet felt were revealing clothes. A still from the controversial ad. Now, she has taken to her Instagram Stories and penned down her thoughts on the backlash. She wrote in a note on Tuesday, “The essence of festivals is not in the clothes you wear, it is in the emotions and meaning you hold for the traditions. Rakshabandhan is a bond of protection. My sister and I tie rakhi to each other. We know we can protect each other no less than a brother would have. We pray for each other’s health, happiness & long life. And for us, this prayer and promise extends to our dogs too! Afterall, they are family! Also, when will we stop telling women what to wear?? Ethnic fashion has evolved over the years, but still a woman’s respect for her culture is measured with just her clothes!! …
