Ankita Lokhande faces criticism for her hijab pictures


Published: 02:24 31 May 2026
Bollywood actress Ankita Lokhande recently went on a trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with her husband Vicky Jain. When she shared some pictures of the trip on social media, it started a huge discussion on the net world. Especially since she was seen wearing a hijab in some of the pictures, a section of users started making various comments.
After the pictures were published, many people questioned why she was wearing a hijab. Some also commented on her religious identity. Due to this, a debate arose on social media and a storm of criticism arose against the actress.
However, Ankita's fans and well-wishers came forward to support her. According to them, a specific dress code has to be followed to enter some religious and historical places in Abu Dhabi. The actress wore a hijab in accordance with that rule. Many people called it a completely personal decision and urged not to criticize unnecessarily.
Ankita Lokhande, a popular face of the Indian television world, gained wide recognition through the series 'Pavitra Rishta'. Later, she also worked in films and acted in several popular films. After getting married to businessman Vicky Jain in 2021, the couple also caught the attention of the audience by participating in various reality shows together. Despite this recent controversy, her fans feel that no one should be judged based on clothing and personal preferences.
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