Mumbai: After trolls targeted Deepika Padukone for wearing a hijab in her new Abu Dhabi ad, which also features her husband Ranveer Singh, fans took to social media platforms to defend the actress.
Clapping back at trolls for spreading negativity and targeting the actress for no reason, fans firmly stated that Indians need not feel insecure Deepika is just doing her job and respecting foreign culture.
“As Indians we need not show insecurity about everything. She is covering her head just like we would expect foreign tourists to wear decent clothes in our temples. And more than that UAE is a strategic partner to our country along with enough bilateral trade and military operations. Deepika and Ranveer are looking regal. That regality is Indian,” a fan posted.
Another fan shared, “Let me clarify every tourist who visits Sheikh Zayad Masjid both males and females have to wear decent clothes and women to cover their heads. Many Christian celebrities, too, cover their heads. So stop making issue”.
One pointed, “The same Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh for Siddhi Vinayak temple by the way. Mosque is a worship place just like temple so obviously she would wear clothes appropriately?? you all just hungry for engagement that’s it.”
“This is Deepika Padukone when she has gone to temples. She has always been respectful toward the culture of India,” wrote another.
One commented, “In the tourism commercial she is wearing what is appropriate for that culture. You should be proud of someone who can go to any country and be respectful.”
A confused fan wrote, “I don’t know why people crying over this pictures Ranveer Singh and Deepika padukone both are actors and they are doing their work.. Some people just hates for no reason.”
“Another controversy; same lamea** people criticising her because she’s successful , stay pressed the Indian cinema will forever be lucky to have an actor like Deepika Padukone,” one shared.
One declared, “No hate train can ever make me hate you.”
“She’s definitely the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in hijab,” one wrote.
Another shared, “Their respect for Arab cultures and her wearing the hijab increases my love for her”.
One wrote, “I love this couple, they never disrespect anyone, or have any kind of toxic drama, she named her daughter, Dua, and now she’s wearing Abaya, they look so good together”.
On Monday, Deepika and Ranveer were announced as the brand ambassadors of Experience Abu Dhabi with the launch of an advertisement.
In the ad, the couple is seen promoting Abu Dhabi tourism by giving everyone a glimpse of various locations there, with Deepika wearing the Abaya at one point in the ad.
“Abu Dhabi is the ultimate family hotspot… I now get to experience this journey with my wife who joins in as a brand ambassador, Deepika,” Ranveer said in a statement.
To this, Deepika added, “Travel is always more meaningful when it is with the people you love… I cannot wait to travel, explore, and experience everything this beautiful city has to offer.”
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