Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan advertisement has sparked a debate over festive fashion after Kangana Ranaut criticised the actor’s bralette-style blouse and called the campaign “intentionally creepy.” Kriti later responded by arguing that a woman’s clothing should not determine her connection to culture or tradition. As the debate continues online, some netizens have now turned the spotlight back on Kangana herself, digging up images from the actor-politician’s appearance at the National Awards. Her fashion choice from the event has resurfaced on social media, with users drawing comparisons between the outfit she wore then and her recent comments about what is considered appropriate attire for a traditional occasion.
Netizens dig up Kangana Ranaut’s National Award look
As Kangana Ranaut’s comments on Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan advertisement continue to trigger debate, netizens have now revisited the actor-politician’s own fashion choice from the National Awards. Several social media users shared old pictures of Kangana receiving the honour in a strapless Western gown, contrasting it with Kriti’s traditional saree look when she received her National Award.
One user shared pictures of Kriti and other female actors in sarees while receiving their National Awards and wrote, “From Kriti Sanon to Keerthy Suresh, sarees were chosen while receiving National Awards. Then there’s Kangana Ranaut.” The user added, “Nothing wrong with any outfit, but given her obsession with policing women’s clothes, she’s hardly in a position to lecture others about dressing sense.”
Netizens reactions
Another user, Amock, made a similar comparison, writing, “From Kriti Sanon to south indian actress Keerthy Suresh all were wearing traditional attire (Saree) while receiving National Award. and look at sanatani Kangana Ranaut what was she even wearing while receiving the National Award.” The post continued, “I’m not against any dressing sense but Kangana Ranaut should be the last person on this earth to comment someone on dressing sense.”
The debate also extended beyond the outfits, with some users bringing up the setting in which both actors were photographed. Sharing a video of Kriti at the National Awards, one user wrote, “This is not an ad or a movie; it’s a National Award event. See the difference between kriti and kangana dresses not just dresses,you can also notice their behavior.”
Netizens dig out Kangana Ranaut’s National Award fashion choice
Another post shared a collage featuring female actors at the National Awards and captioned it, “Here are some female actors receiving their national awards. Spot the odd one out.” The collage included images of Kriti and Kangana, clearly drawing attention to the difference between their award-night outfits.
Meanwhile, another user posted side-by-side images of Kriti and Kangana from their respective National Award ceremonies and simply wrote, “Look at ‘s dress and Kangana Ranaut’s dress while taking award.” The post quickly became part of the wider conversation surrounding Kangana’s remarks on what is considered appropriate clothing for a traditional occasion.
Some reactions also focused on the perceived contradiction in Kangana’s criticism. One viral post referenced the fact that Kangana herself accepted a National Award from the President while wearing a strapless Western gown. The post read, “SHE CALLED A RAKHI AD ‘CREEPY.’ HER OWN PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO IS STILL ONLINE.” It further claimed, “Same Honour. Same Rashtrapati Bhavan Stage. Two Different Rules.”
The resurfaced images have therefore shifted the conversation from Kriti’s Raksha Bandhan styling to a broader debate about whether women’s clothing should be used as a measure of their cultural values, especially when discussing traditional festivals and public occasions. Some users also shared videos of Kangana who is receiving National Award wearing a saree.
Netizens reactions
What’s going on between Kangana Ranaut and Kriti Sanon?
The controversy began after criticised Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan advertisement, which featured the actor in a modern Indo-Western outfit with a bralette-style blouse and draped skirt. Kangana questioned the choice of outfit for a traditional festival, asking why someone would tie a rakhi in what she called “bikini/undergarments” and describing the campaign as “intentionally creepy.”
Kriti later responded to the criticism without naming Kangana, arguing that a woman’s clothes should not determine her connection to culture or traditions. She said the “essence of festivals” lies in the emotions and meaning attached to them, adding that culture and traditions are “in her heart, not in her neckline.”
The exchange has since sparked a larger online debate about women, clothing and cultural traditions. Netizens have also resurfaced pictures of Kangana receiving her National Award in a strapless Western gown, comparing her look with Kriti’s saree-clad appearance at the National Awards and accusing her of holding women to different standards.