The uproar around a controversial advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon has taken a fresh turn, with television star Hina Khan finding herself at the centre of backlash after weighing in on the row. The controversy had escalated to the point where the brand behind the campaign was forced to pull the ad altogether, and several celebrities, including Kangana Ranaut, had already shared their own reactions to the episode.
A Conversation With Her Husband And Friends
Hina Khan raised the topic on an episode of her talk show, The4POV. Joining her in the discussion were her husband Rocky Jaiswal, television actress Rubina Dilaik, and Rubina's husband Abhinav Shukla. Together, the four spent time unpacking different angles of the controversy.
Her Case: Artists Should Weigh The Risk In Advance
Hina's core argument was that before signing on to any advertisement or project, a performer should try to gauge whether it carries the potential to spark controversy down the line. She pointed out that brands are often extremely fixed on their creative vision, leaving actors to work within that predetermined framework. Because of this, she argued that if any part of a script or concept looks likely to cause trouble later, the artist still has the option to decline right at the outset. She also conceded that it isn't always easy to predict, at the time of shooting, which scene or line might eventually snowball into a full-blown controversy, but maintained that the final responsibility still rests with the performer.
Calls The Trolling Of Kriti Sanon Unfair
Hina Khan, long known for her stint as a beloved television daughter-in-law, said plainly that the way Kriti Sanon is being targeted online isn't fair. Her point was that a single misstep, or being part of a project that later turns controversial, doesn't justify relentless trolling of an actor.
Not Blaming Kriti Or Jiiva
She also clarified that she wasn't putting the blame on either Kriti Sanon or actor Jiiva, noting that both may have their own reasoning and viewpoint. According to her, the real responsibility lies in assessing a project's direction and its likely reception before agreeing to it, rather than assigning blame once the backlash begins.
The Irony: Hina Khan Becomes The Next Target
The remarks have since boomeranged back on Hina Khan herself. Social media users have mocked her, Rocky Jaiswal, Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla as neighbourhood gossips, suggesting the foursome spends its time discussing everyone else's business. The whole episode has shown just how quickly voicing an opinion online can turn into a double-edged sword.
