A fresh wave of internet debate has erupted over female celebrities' choices of attire during traditional Indian festivals. Shortly after a jewelry brand faced backlash over a Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon, actress Celina Jaitly has found herself in the middle of a similar social media storm. Questions are now being raised online regarding the clothing choice in her latest festive video upload.
Questions Raised Over Celina Jaitly's Raksha Bandhan Video
Celina Jaitly took to her official account and wrote on Instagram alongside a video celebrating the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In the shared clip, the actress was seen wearing a floral saree paired with a deep-neck red blouse. While sharing the festive moment, she penned an emotional message remembering her brother, former Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who is currently imprisoned in a UAE jail. Shortly after the clip went viral, netizens began focusing on her wardrobe choice for the traditional festival.
Critical Reactions and Online Commentary
The comment section of Celina Jaitly's post was quickly flooded with reactions from users critiquing her outfit. One commenter stated, "Everything is fine, but what was the need to wear such a deep-neck blouse? At least should have managed the saree pallu." Another user remarked, "Please wear proper clothes at least on festivals."
A third online user sarcastically noted that she should have worn decent clothes. Elaborating further on cultural expectations, another individual commented, "These so-called stars do not care about preserving cultural traditions associated with festivals. Their mindset is such that they immediately link disliking or opposing anything to personal freedom. They have no understanding of collective values, which should be given more importance and priority than personal freedom." However, not all reactions were negative, as several fans came forward to support the actress and defend her personal choice.
The Preceding Controversy Around Kriti Sanon's Commercial
This discussion around traditional attire initially gathered momentum over a commercial starring Kriti Sanon. A jewelry brand released a Raksha Bandhan advertisement in which Kriti was shown wearing a bralette while tying a rakhi to a pet dog. The concept and clothing choice triggered widespread backlash across digital platforms, expanding into political commentary.
Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut also shared a post without explicitly naming Kriti Sanon, questioning why someone would wear revealing clothes for a Rakhi ceremony when women have numerous traditional clothing choices available today. As public criticism intensified, the jewelry brand chose to withdraw the commercial completely from all media outlets.
Traditional Values Versus Personal Choice
While the withdrawal of Kriti Sanon's commercial was expected to settle the topic, Celina Jaitly's recent video has renewed the conversation surrounding celebrity fashion during religious festivals. On one side, advocates of traditional norms stress that cultural celebrations call for modest clothing, whereas others view outfit choices strictly through the lens of individual freedom. The debate continues to generate strong opinions across social networks.
