- By Ridhi Suri
- Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:35 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kim Kardashian faced intense backlash after featuring a Lord Ganesha idol as a prop in a recent photoshoot. The move sparked widespread criticism, prompting Kardashian to delete the photo in response to the outcry over cultural insensitivity and disrespect towards religious sentiments. For the unversed, American reality TV stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian attended the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai from July 12-14. Following which, she shared photos wearing a white and golden Manish Malhotra lehenga and choli.
Soon after the post went viral, a Reddit post alleged that Kim deleted her Instagram post following criticism over her photo featuring a Ganesha idol.
Kim Kardashian's recent Instagram post showcases her desi look at the Ambani wedding, adorned in diamonds and pearls. However, the post originally included a photo resting her face on a Ganesha idol, which has since been deleted after sparking controversy. The post said, "Not Kim using Ganesha as a prop for her trashy photo ops. Ambani wedding - the conclusion : PhEras. This woman needs to get a clue and FAST. Nita Aunty, educate your guests."
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Another added, "That isn’t helping her gain any favors from Indian audience that she is after. What a dumb$$$." A comment also read, "Lol she doesn't care why would she? She's there due to a contract she's got no desire to respect Indian culture or learn about it."
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding celebrations, held from July 12-14, attracted numerous political figures and global celebrities, including reality TV personalities Kim and Khloe Kardashian. The sisters shared intimate moments from the festivities on Instagram, starting with their arrival on July 11, greeted with a traditional arti ceremony and an auto-rickshaw ride wearing bindis. The sisters also filmed for their show "The Kardashians in Mumbai." During the wedding ceremony, Kim and Khloe embraced Indian attire. Kim dazzled in a sparkling red lehenga adorned with sequins, fringe tassels, and intricate beadwork, making a bold statement at the lavish event.