Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Bhumi Pednekkar Faces Backlash for Sunglasses in Shiv Temple
Bhumi Pednekkar, a Bollywood actress, shared pictures of her Sawan prayers on Instagram.
She was wearing black sunglasses while offering water to a Shivling.
Many people on social media said the sunglasses were not suitable for a temple ceremony.
She has not replied to the comments.
She is also acting in a new historical drama about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Bhumi Pednekkar posted Sawan puja photos on Instagram on July 30.
She wore black sunglasses while offering water to a Shivling.
Netizens questioned the appropriateness of sunglasses during a religious ceremony.
The actress has not publicly responded to the backlash.
She is currently cast in the historical drama "The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj".
- Who
- Bhumi Pednekkar
- What
- Posted Sawan puja photos wearing sunglasses, sparking criticism
- When
- July 30, 2023
- Where
- Shiv Temple
- Why
- Critics said sunglasses were inappropriate during a religious ceremony
- Person
- Bhumi Pednekkar
- Event
- Sawan Puja Instagram Post
- Date
- July 30, 2023
- Location
- Shiv Temple
- Reaction
- Social media criticism over sunglasses