‘Culture is in the heart’: Kriti Sanon breaks silence on Raksha Bandhan ad backlash

Kangana Ranaut criticised Kriti Sanon for wearing a bikini while celebrating Raksha Bandhan in a jewellery advertisement. Kriti Sanon responded to the backlash on her Instagram Stories, emphasizing that culture and traditions lie within a person's heart, not their appearance. She wrote, "Culture & Traditions are in her heart, not in her neckline!"

Kriti explained that Raksha Bandhan is a bond of protection, and her sister and she tie rakhi to each other to promise to protect one another. She also mentioned that their prayers extend to their dogs, considering them family. Kriti wondered why women's respect for their culture should be measured solely by their clothing choices.

She further criticized the idea that a woman's worth is determined by what she wears, stating that ethnic fashion has evolved, yet women are still judged based on their attire.