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Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Kriti Sanon's Outfit in Raksha Bandhan Ad

Published 25 August 2026

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has become the subject of a heated online debate following the release of a Raksha Bandhan advertisement for jewellery brand GIVA, which features her in a modern, fusion outfit. The controversy intensified after actor and politician Kangana Ranaut publicly criticized the styling choices, questioning why anyone would tie a rakhi to their brother in what she described as bikini-like attire. The advertisement, titled "Furever Sibling," shows Sanon celebrating the festival with her brother and later tying a rakhi to her pet dog. For the campaign, she wears an off-white bralette-style blouse paired with a cape and draped skirt.

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