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Kriti Sanon revisits GIVA ad controversy on Kareena Kapoor Khan’s show
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 10:38 AM
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Actress Kriti Sanon reflected on the backlash her GIVA jewellery ad sparked, describing the media scrutiny she faced during her appearance on Kareena Kapoor Khan’s talk show.
Kriti Sanon appeared on Kareena Kapoor Khan’s prime‑time talk show to address the controversy surrounding her recent GIVA jewellery advertisement. The actress recounted how the ad, which featured her in a traditional choli, became a focal point of intense media debate.
She noted that the discussion around her outfit escalated to the level of a six‑person panel on prime‑time news, underscoring the intensity of public scrutiny. Sanon described the episode as a vivid reminder of how fashion choices in advertisements can dominate headlines.
Sanon’s comments highlight the broader pattern in Bollywood where promotional material often triggers extensive commentary, turning a simple product endorsement into a nationwide conversation.
The actress concluded that while the ad was intended to showcase the brand, the ensuing discourse reflected the heightened sensitivity of audiences and journalists to celebrity attire.
She noted that the discussion around her outfit escalated to the level of a six‑person panel on prime‑time news, underscoring the intensity of public scrutiny. Sanon described the episode as a vivid reminder of how fashion choices in advertisements can dominate headlines.
Sanon’s comments highlight the broader pattern in Bollywood where promotional material often triggers extensive commentary, turning a simple product endorsement into a nationwide conversation.
The actress concluded that while the ad was intended to showcase the brand, the ensuing discourse reflected the heightened sensitivity of audiences and journalists to celebrity attire.