{
  "id": 3237503,
  "title": "'When Will We Stop Telling Women What To Wear?': Did Kriti Sanon React To Kangana Ranaut's 'Bikini' Remark Over Raksha Bandhan Ad?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/when-will-we-stop-telling-women-what-to-wear-did-kriti-sanon-react-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T09:55:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/when-will-we-stop-telling-women-what-to-wear-did-kriti-sanon-react-to-kangana-ranauts-bikini-remark-over-raksha-bandhan-ad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Kriti Sanon addressed backlash over her attire in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement following comments from actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. While Kangana did not directly name Kriti in her social media post, her remarks were clearly in reference to the actress and the campaign. The controversy began when Kangana questioned the choice of Kriti's off-white bralette-style blouse paired with a cape and draped skirt in the advertisement. She described the outfit as a bikini or undergarments and called the ad \"creepy.\" Kriti Sanon has now reacted to the criticism on Instagram, writing \"When will we stop telling women what to wear?\" She emphasized that culture and tradition are in a woman's heart, not her neckline. Kriti also spoke about the essence of festivals being the emotions and meaning behind the traditions, rather than just the clothes worn. The advertisement, titled \"Furever Sibling,\" features Kriti celebrating Raksha Bandhan with her brother and extending the gesture to her pet dog. Her outfit in the ad has been a source of controversy, with social media users questioning its appropriateness for the festival-themed campaign.",
  "summary": "Actress Kriti Sanon has responded to the criticism surrounding her outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement, shortly after actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut questioned her choice of attire in the campaign. While Kangana did not name Kriti in her social media post, her remarks were clearly in reference to the actress and the advertisement. The controversy began after Kangana criticised Kriti's…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Culture is in the heart’: Kriti Sanon breaks silence on Raksha Bandhan ad backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/culture-is-in-the-heart-kriti-sanon-breaks-silence-on-raksha-bandhan",
        "published": "2026-08-25T09:33:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}