Deepika Padukone accused of skin lightening in Dhruv Rathi’s video

Dhruv Rathi’s new video in discussion

Mumbai: Political commentator Dhruv Rathi, active on YouTube, is recently in the headlines due to one of his new videos. In this video he has claimed that many Bollywood actresses have resorted to skin lightening treatment during their career. As soon as this video was uploaded on YouTube, it spread rapidly on Reddit and other social media platforms.

Deepika Padukone’s name in controversy

The name of Deepika Padukone is also included among the actresses mentioned in the video. Deepika’s fans got angry after hearing her name. Fans say that making such allegations without any concrete evidence is unfair and can harm someone’s image.

Dhruv Rathi’s allegations of trolling

In his video, Dhruv Rathi gave the example of Bipasha Basu, Shilpa Shetty, Kajol, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone and said that the skin tone of these actresses is seen changing with time. He also said that the real reason for skin lightening is not cream or sun protection, but medical treatment.


Youtuber Dhruv Rathee in his latest video blames Deepika for skin lightening treatment.

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In the video, Dhruv Rathi described glutathione injection as a popular method of skin lightening. He said that many celebrities associate the change in their complexion with sunlight and lifestyle, whereas the reality is something else. This statement further increased the controversy.

Fans support on Reddit

Many users came out in support of Deepika on Reddit. Fans said that due to lighting, camera quality and editing, the skin tone looks different on the screen. Many people also argued that Deepika has always had medium skin tone and the effect of tanning fashion has also been visible on her.

Some users wrote that proper skin care routine and use of sunscreen brings natural glow to the skin. He said that skin containing melanin can change many shades depending on sunlight and care and it is wrong to link it with treatment.

Many fans also raised questions on Dhruv Rathi’s intentions. Some users said that recently they had criticized the film Dhurandhar and now the artists associated with it are being targeted. Fans called it a deliberate target.


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