Television actor Rupali Ganguly, best known for her role in the popular TV show Anupamaa, has ignited a wave of online discussion after resharing a video that criticises Alia Bhatt and her fashion choice at Milan Fashion Week.
The Incident
On April 27, Ganguly took to her Instagram Stories and reposted a video originally shared by a user named Sai Lohith. The video criticised Bhatt for her fashion choice at the event. Although Ganguly did not add any personal commentary, her decision to share the clip quickly drew attention from fans and followers.
Soon after she shared the video on her Instagram handle, fans reacted in the comment section. The video received mixed reactions, with many bashing Bhatt for her decision. Notably, Ganguly has consistently expressed her love for animals on her social media platforms.
Details of the Video
The video questioned Bhatt’s outfit from Milan Fashion Week, where she attended as a brand ambassador for a popular brand. It alleged that the look involved leather sourced from young animals, specifically mentioning “3-month-old baby calves and 4-month-old baby lambs.” The speaker in the video directly addressed Bhatt, asking, “Is this what you support Alia? Your cat, Edward, how would you feel if someone murdered your son and used his skin to make bags and shoes?”
The video went on to accuse the brand of “exploiting snakes, crocodiles, silkworms, cows, sheep, and goats.” Meanwhile, actor Smriti Khanna also reacted to the video in the comments section. She wrote, “Feeling extremely ashamed and guilty after watching this video. I turned vegan when I got my dog, but I still use leather goods. Thank you for making this. I will try to be a better person.”
Public Reaction
The post has divided the internet. Some users supported Ganguly’s move, praising her for using her platform to highlight animal welfare concerns. They agreed with the message of the video and called for more awareness around ethical fashion. Others, however, criticised Ganguly for targeting Bhatt and questioned the validity of the claims made in the video.
This incident has once again brought the issue of animal cruelty in the fashion industry to the forefront, sparking debates on social media about the ethics of using animal products in clothing and accessories.
