{
  "id": 3559030,
  "title": "'Bralette Choti Si Cheez Thi...': Kangana Ranaut Explains Why Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan Ad Needed 'Aesthetic Expression', Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi- VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bralette-choti-si-cheez-thi-kangana-ranaut-explains-why-kriti-sanons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:45:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bralette-choti-si-cheez-thi-kangana-ranaut-explains-why-kriti-sanons-raksha-bandhan-ad-needed-aesthetic-expression-takes-dig-at-rahul-gandhi-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, a BJP member and parliamentarian, has clarified her objections to Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan advertisement for jewellery brand GIVA. Initially, Kangana criticized the actress's attire, but now she argues that the issue was not merely about the clothing but the portrayal of the festival. The advertisement was withdrawn by GIVA after facing backlash.\n\nIn an interview, Kangana explained that she objected to the bralette's appearance, stating, \"Kya kuch bhi pehnne se rok raha hai?\" Kangana further questioned Rahul Gandhi's support for Kriti by asking, \"Kyun hisse mein rajneeti nahi hai?\" She emphasized that a woman can wear whatever she wishes on Raksha Bandhan, asserting that \"Raksha Bandhan is a religious expression of a civilization.\"\n\nKangana also criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, implying he has a mindset against Sanatan Dharm. She further made comparisons between young girls wearing burqas and questioned Rahul's views on women and clothing. Kangana's comments were her personal political views and were not presented as facts.",
  "summary": "Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has once again addressed the controversy surrounding Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan advertisement for jewellery brand GIVA. After initially criticising Kriti’s outfit in the campaign, Kangana has now explained why she objected to the ad, arguing that the issue was not merely about the actress’ clothing but about how the festival was represented. The…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'What A Woman Wears Is Her Choice': Rahul Gandhi Backs Kriti Sanon Amid Raksha Bandhan Ad Row",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/what-a-woman-wears-is-her-choice-rahul-gandhi-backs-kriti-sanon-amid",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:02:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Rahul Gandhi Wades Into Kriti Sanon-Kangana Ranaut Instagram Fight: \"What A Woman Wears...\"",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/rahul-gandhi-wades-into-kriti-sanon-kangana-ranaut-instagram-fight",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:07:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}