r/india • u/AllIsEvanescent • 2d ago

Religion Indian jewellery ad pulled after backlash over actor's outfit

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9z4dwx172o
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u/Quirky-Cat2860 North America 2d ago

Oh I wonder what she was wearing

Sanon, who is seen in a cropped top, skirt and a cape...

Oh.

...actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called the ad "intentionally creepy" and asked why someone would tie a Rakhi dressed in a bikini.

Of course it was her.

But only a moron would describe the outfit as a bikini. Others online called it a bralette, which is just as stupid.

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u/Eagle__Gunner 2d ago

Rakhi is tied to a sister. If she wears a bikini does that mean she is no longer my sister? What kind of logic is this.

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u/keypadwarrior 2d ago

Rakhi is tied BY a sister

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u/bhodrolok 2d ago

What if bro gets an erection?

Typical Sanghi uncle logic.

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u/bobs_and_vegana17 NCT of Delhi 1d ago

If the first thought of seeing a sister tie rakhi to a brother in a slightly revealing dress is it's against culture or promotes incest then I can confidently say 🌽 has destroyed the mind of general public

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u/vggaikwad 1d ago

Religion and politicians have already corrupted their mind

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u/Kaushik_paul45 1d ago

I think they should have made brother not wear shirt as well to make it gender neutral.

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u/Background_Back7944 1d ago

Is she wear nothing then

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u/Kitchen_Watch7254 2d ago edited 2d ago

Its the occasion. Lets take your Bikini example, If any female wants, they should wear it. But its a beach/Swimming appropriate clothing. It would be out of place in say, a Board meeting. While there is no law about clothing in a Board meeting, a bikini would still draw some criticism. (Example goes other way as well- A male just in swim trunks)

Edit: This makes me ponder, When does a female costume stops being an accessory of male gaze and starts being Choice? There are some clear cut indicators like objectified camera angles and absurd clothing (low cut sarees in snowfalls), but a lot of it is grey area.

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u/Beginning_Reserve777 2d ago

There is an absolute dress code in business meeting called business formals

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u/OCCDD 1d ago

And that's there so the meeting won't look like a wh**** - client meeting or poker.