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Nupur Sanon defends sister Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad, lashes out at trolls: ‘If I don’t have problem why do you?’

Nupur Sanon defends sister Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad, lashes out at trolls: ‘If I don’t have problem why do you?’

Actor Kriti Sanon‘s latest advertisement for a jewellery brand has taken the internet by storm. It was targeted over the choice of outfit in the ad. She was also called out for tying a rakhi to a pet dog in the commercial. On Tuesday, Kriti slammed trolls for commenting on what women should wear. Now her sister, Nupur Sanon has backed her. (Also read: Kriti Sanon slams trolls for Raksha Bandhan ad backlash: ‘Culture and traditions are not in the neckline’) Kriti Sanon received support from sister Nupur Sanon amid the ongoing debate. What Nupur said Taking to her Instagram Stories, Nupur reposted Kriti’s response and added a note. It read, “Imagine being this bothered by what another woman chooses to wear. Respectfully EVOLVE!” Nupur then addressed the trolls, adding, “I’m the one she ties the rakhi to, and if I don’t have a problem, why do you?” In her statement, Kriti had said, “The essence of festivals is not in the clothes you wear, it is in the emotions and meaning you hold for …

Kriti Sanon reacts to backlash over outfit, tying rakhi to dog in Raksha Bandhan ad: When will we stop telling women…

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!! …

Raksha Bandhan 2024 | Kriti Kharbanda on her bond with her siblings: We’re each other’s cheerleaders and punching bags

For the Kharbanda siblings—Kriti, Ishita, and Jaiwardhan—Raksha Bandhan has taken a digital turn in recent years. “It will be a virtual Rakhi, pretty much like every year for the last three years. The three of us get together on a video call and celebrate Rakhi,” Kriti shares, sharing that her brother has been studying and working as a media manager in London for three years. Kriti Kharbanda with her brother Jaiwardhan Reflecting on their early Rakshabandhan celebrations, Kriti fondly recalls her brother Jai’s first Rakhi. “I still remember our first Rakhi; I was wearing my pink shirt and white skirt,” she reminisces. “Jai was wearing a white and gold dhoti kurta. It was so special. My parents got a gold Rakhi made for him, which we still have.” Also Read: Parineeti Chopra, Rakul Preet, Kriti Kharbanda: Celebs add a musical touch to their bridal entry with personalised songs Kriti, who is eight years older than Jai, sees him as her baby brother. “For me, he is not just my brother, he is my baby, my …