Akanksha Puri’s bold saree look created a stir, bikini blouse worn with Paithani saree, actress replied to trollers

News India Live, Digital Desk: Actress Akanksha Puri, famous for her outspoken style and tremendous fitness, is once again in the headlines. Recently, during ‘Bombay Times Fashion Week’, one of her outfits has sparked debate on social media. Akanksha carried Maharashtra’s traditional and iconic ‘Paithani saree’ with a very bold ‘bikini blouse’, which left netizens in a tizzy. While some fans are calling his experiment modern, many are calling it an insult to culture.

Paithani saree and bikini blouse: fashion or controversy?

Akanksha Puri wore a dark blue traditional Paithani saree while walking the ramp for designer Rohit Verma. To give a new twist to this look, she teamed it with a stapleless bikini style blouse instead of the traditional choli. As soon as the pictures and videos of this event went viral, people targeted the actress. Users say that Paithani saree is a symbol of the identity and pride of Maharashtra, and this kind of ‘skin show’ reduces its pride.

‘I only focus on positivity’ – Akanksha’s silence broken

Amidst the continuous trolling, Akanksha Puri has broken her silence and given a strong reply to the trollers. During an interview, she said, “I am getting a lot of compliments for this look. I believe that where there is praise, there is also trolling. I think it is better to ignore the haters, because my focus is always on positivity and my work.” The actress made it clear that she will not let anyone’s negativity dominate her.

Confidence in the designer’s vision and aspiration

Akanksha also clarified that the look was not entirely her own choice, but was entirely the designer’s ‘vision’. She said that as an artist, she respects and trusts the creativity of her designer. Let us tell you that these days Akanksha is also busy in the promotion of her new music video ‘Sari Farmaish’ with Ashmit Patel. This new controversy has once again made her the talk of the town, but the actress remains firm on her stand.