Why did Ankita Lokhande’s mosque pictures spark controversy on social media? Why did Ankita wear a scarf on her head in the mosque of Abu Dhabi? What arguments did social media users give in support of Ankita? Earlier, why did Ankita come into limelight for her scarf and “Aadab” video?
TV star Ankita Lokhande is once again in the headlines. The reason is his pictures of holidays in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are getting mixed reactions on the internet. There has been an uproar over the pictures taken while visiting a mosque in Abu Dhabi, in which Ankita is seen wearing a scarf on her head. Some people are criticizing this decision, while some are calling it a symbol of respect.
Recently Ankita had gone to visit UAE with her husband Vicky Jain. From there he posted several photos and videos on Instagram. These also included pictures of a famous mosque in Abu Dhabi. As per the rules of visiting the mosque, Ankita had to cover her head with a traditional scarf.
As soon as the pictures of the mosque surfaced, trolling started on social media. Many users raised questions as to why Ankita chose such an outfit. One comment read, “Advise those Muslim women to wear sarees today.” Another user wrote, “Some Hindus are always secular, but not a single Muslim is secular!!! Bitter truth!!.. They are only Muslims… Why hijab?”
“Why is she wearing hijab?”
Other negative comments also went viral. One user asked, “Why is she wearing hijab?” While another wrote, “You are Jain and what are you wearing, think of something.” Many people compared this look of Ankita with her recent visit to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Sri Sri Gaushala Ashram and raised questions on both the visits.
A few days before leaving for UAE, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain had gone to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Gaushala. There both were seen feeding calves and helping in the cow shed. At that time, many fans praised Ankita for her support of cow service and traditional values. Some people believe that after the praise for the cowshed, the criticism of the hijab look is becoming more harsh.
However, amidst the negative comments, many users also strongly supported Ankita. Supporters said guests of all religions are required to cover their heads inside mosques. He also pointed out that after leaving the mosque premises, Ankita had posted more pictures of the same occasion without the hijab, which shows that the scarf was only for the rules of that place.
This is not the first time that Ankita has come into limelight for her attire. Earlier in 2025, Ankita was seen wearing a scarf on her head at the Mumbai airport and greeted the paparazzi by calling her “Aadab”. That video also went viral rapidly, sparking debate on public figures, religious symbols and personal preferences.
About Ankita Lokhande
Ankita Lokhande started her professional career with season 3 of ‘Laughter Chefs’. He got his real recognition from Ekta Kapoor’s TV serial ‘Pavitra Rishta’, which also featured late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Now Ankita has moved beyond TV and has also been seen in films like ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’, ‘Baaghi 3’ and ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’.
This new controversy of Ankita Lokhande shows how even celebrities’ holiday pictures can become a point of cultural debate on the internet. While some people questioned her mosque look, others called it a compliance with local rules. Away from this incident, Ankita is moving forward in her acting career, but questions related to personal choices and public image keep following her.