Kriti Sanon celebrated Raksha Bandhan with sister Nupur Sanon and shared pictures from the festivitiesHer latest post on Instagram also appeared to take a playful dig at those who criticised her Raksha Bandhan advertisement
Published: August 28, 2026, 7:26 PM IST
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Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her sister Nupur Sanon, but her latest festive post has also caught attention for another reasonAmid the ongoing controversy surrounding her recent Raksha Bandhan advertisement, the actress shared a series of pictures with Nupur and appeared to take a playful dig at those who have been commenting on her outfitRather than letting the ongoing debate take away from the festival, Kriti seemed keen to focus on what Raksha Bandhan actually means to her and her sister.
Kriti Sanon celebrates Raksha Bandhan with sister Nupur
Kriti Sanon took to Instagram on August 28, 2026 (Friday) to share pictures from her Raksha Bandhan celebrations with Nupur SanonThe sisters were seen celebrating the festival together, with rakhis tied around their wristsThe post captured their close bond and gave fans a glimpse of their celebrations away from the ongoing social media chatter
Along with the pictures, Kriti shared a caption that appeared to reference the recent debate over her Raksha Bandhan advertisementIn the caption she wrote, “While the Rakhi fashion committee is still in sessionWe’re focusing on what really mattersHappy Rakhi to all”
The post quickly caught attention online, with many fans praising Kriti for staying strong and vocal on the outfit controversy
Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad controversy explained
The controversy began after Kriti Sanon appeared in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement for jewellery brand GIVAThe actress was seen in a contemporary outfit while celebrating the festival, but a section of social media users criticised her look and questioned whether it was appropriate for a traditional occasion.
The debate grew after Kangana Ranaut commented on the advertisement and criticised Kriti’s outfitKriti later responded to the criticism, arguing that festivals are about the emotions and meaning attached to traditions rather than simply the clothes a person wears.She also questioned why women’s clothing continues to be used as a measure of their respect for cultureHer sister Nupur also came out in support of her
The controversy eventually led GIVA to withdraw the advertisementThe jewellery brand said that it respected Indian culture, traditions and festivals and that hurting anyone’s sentiments was never its intention.
