#BoycottMalabarGold trends as Kareena Kapoor gets massively trolled over new Akshaya Tritiya commercial
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Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been endorsing Kerala-based jewellery retailer Malabar Gold and Diamonds for a long time now.
NEW DELHI: Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan was on Friday (April 22) trending on social media and it was not for her stylish public outings with her gal pals or her upcoming projects. The actress appearing in an advertisement for Malabar Gold and Diamonds, on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. This triggered a section of social media users who protested against Kareena, as she 'married a Muslim', and despite this got featured in an ad for a Hindu festival.
Users also said the ad was an 'insult to the Hindu religion' as Kareena appears without a bindi. #No_Bindi_No_Business, #Boycott_MalabarGold is also trending on Twitter.
One of the users wrote, "The latest advt by MalabarGold is another example of disregard to Hindu festival. Wearing Bindi is imp.part of traditional Indian woman dressing..Mocking Hindu traditions and expecting Hindus to spend their money for them. Not anymore."
Another said, "So called 'The Responsible Jeweller' releasing ad with Kareena Kapoor Khan without a bindi for Akshaya Tritiya ! Do they care about Hindu culture?"
The auspicious day of #AkshayaTritiya by having Kareena Kapoor Khan as a model with no bindi on her forehead. Why no bindi for Hindu festivals⁉️ So, #NoBindiNoBusiness and #Boycott_MalabarGold Malabar Gold peoples disgrace our goodold tradition, shame on them. pic.twitter.com/WXJ6ivDuyQ
