Meghna Gulzar Defends Costume Choices Amid Kriti Sanon Outfit Controversy at Daayra Launch
At the trailer launch of the film Daayra, Kareena Kapoor Khan avoided answering questions about outfit controversies faced by actresses, while director Meghna Gulzar responded, emphasizing that costume choices depend on a character's role and called it unfair to single out one actor. The discussion followed criticism of Kriti Sanon's attire in a Raksha Bandhan ad, which sparked debate about cultural expectations and personal expression. Daayra, releasing on September 18, 2026, explores themes of crime and justice.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 31 Aug, 10:36 am. Other outlets followed.