Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Kriti Sanon Challenges Patriarchal Outrage Amid Jamui Case
Kriti Sanon shared a message about unfair attitudes toward women.
She said the issue is not simply men against women.
She said people should challenge patriarchy, which treats women unfairly.
She also liked a post saying crimes against women often receive less outrage than an actress’s clothing.
Her comments came while people were angry about an alleged assault and harassment case involving two students in Jamui, Bihar.
Another actress, Abigail Pande, made a similar comparison.
Kriti had recently faced criticism over a festive advertisement for the jewellery brand GIVA.
The advertisement was later withdrawn after the backlash.
Kriti Sanon said the debate is not about men versus women but about opposing patriarchal attitudes.
She liked a post contrasting limited outrage over crimes against women with criticism of an actress showing cleavage.
Her comments came amid outrage over the alleged harassment and assault of two students in Bihar’s Jamui.
Actress Abigail Pande similarly questioned why Kriti’s outfit drew more attention than crimes against women.
Kriti’s GIVA Raksha Bandhan advertisement was withdrawn after backlash over her outfit and criticism from Kangana Ranaut.
- Who
- Kriti Sanon, Abigail Pande, Kangana Ranaut, GIVA, and people involved in the Jamui case.
- What
- Kriti Sanon addressed patriarchy and criticized the different levels of outrage directed at crimes against women and women’s clothing choices.
- When
- Kriti’s comments came amid ongoing outrage over the Jamui case, after her recent advertisement controversy.
- Where
- The alleged incident occurred in Jamui, Bihar, while the statements and reactions appeared on social media and in connection with an advertisement.
- Why
- The discussion followed outrage over the Jamui case and criticism of Kriti Sanon’s outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement.
Critics of the advertisement
Critics of patriarchal outrage
Festive clothing
Critics of the advertisement
Some social-media users and Kangana Ranaut criticized Kriti Sanon’s outfit in the Raksha Bandhan advertisement and questioned its appropriateness for the occasion.
Critics of patriarchal outrage
Kriti Sanon argued that culture and traditions are not determined by a woman’s neckline, while her supporters criticized the focus on her clothing.
Public outrage
Critics of the advertisement
Critics directed substantial attention toward Kriti’s appearance in the advertisement, contributing to GIVA’s decision to withdraw it.
Critics of patriarchal outrage
Kriti’s liked post and Abigail Pande’s comments argued that crimes such as rape, domestic violence, dowry deaths, and the Jamui incident deserved greater outrage than an actress’s clothing.
How to frame the debate
Critics of the advertisement
Some reactions framed the advertisement as a question of cultural presentation and appropriate clothing during a festival.
Critics of patriarchal outrage
Kriti said the issue was not men versus women but opposition to patriarchal and misogynistic attitudes, including women who defend those attitudes.
- Jamui incident
- A Class 10 girl and a male classmate were allegedly stopped, assaulted, and harassed by youths on September 19.
- Police action
- The incident was recorded on video, circulated on social media, and followed by police action and arrests.
- Kriti’s message
- Kriti Sanon said the issue was women versus patriarchal, misogynistic men and women who uphold patriarchy.
- Liked post
- The post said rape, domestic violence, and dowry deaths often receive less outrage than an actress showing cleavage in a festive advertisement.
- Advertisement
- Kriti appeared in a GIVA Raksha Bandhan advertisement wearing a bralette-style blouse, cape, and draped skirt.
- Outcome
- GIVA withdrew the advertisement after social-media backlash.
- Kriti’s response
- She said culture and traditions are in her heart, not in her neckline.