{
  "id": 10665354,
  "title": "‘Was it my fault?’: Kriti Sanon shares powerful post on victim blaming after ad backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/was-it-my-fault-kriti-sanon-shares-powerful-post-on-victim-blaming",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:11:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kriti-sanon-shares-powerful-post-on-victim-blaming-after-ad-backlash-10898904/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Kriti Sanon has been in the spotlight following a controversy surrounding a jewellery brand's Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring her. The ad drew criticism on social media due to her outfit, leading the brand to withdraw it. Days later, Kriti shared a thought-provoking Instagram Story, challenging the notion of victim blaming. She reposted a quote from Darshan Mondkar, stating, \"Was it my fault? Asked the short skirt. No, it happened to me too, replied the Burkha. The diaper in the corner couldn't even speak.\" Kriti emphasized that even fully covered women can be sexually assaulted. She defended the Raksha Bandhan festival, stating that the essence lies in emotions and meaning, not clothing. Kriti highlighted that respect for culture and traditions resides in the heart, not in one's neckline.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}