Anupamaa fame Rupali Ganguly shares a post slamming Alia Bhatt's leather outfit at a fashion show; fans react
ETimes | April 29, 2026 12:39 PM CST
Television actor Rupali Ganguly , who’s popularly known for her role in the TV show Anupamaa, has recently sparked a wave of online discussion. It happened after she reshared a video that criticises Alia Bhatt and her fashion choice at Milan Fashion Week .
On April 27, the actress took to her Instagram Stories and reposted a video originally shared by a user named Sai Lohith. The video criticised the actress for her fashion choice at the event. Rupali did not write anything while sharing the video, but her decision to share the clip quickly caught attention.
Soon after she shared the video on her Instagram handle, fans reacted to it in the comment section. The video received mixed reactions, with many bashing Alia Bhatt for her decision. Moreover, Rupali has consistently expressed her love for animals on her social media.
The video questioned Alia’s outfit from Milan Fashion Week, where she attended as a brand ambassador for a popular brand. It alleged that the look involved leather sourced from young animals, specifically mentioning “3-month-old baby calves and 4-month-old baby lambs.”
The speaker in the video directly addressed the actress, asking, “Is this what you support Alia? Your cat, Edward, how would you feel if someone murdered your son and used his skin to make bags and shoes?”
The video went on to accuse the brand of “exploiting snakes, crocodiles, silkworms, cows, sheep, and goats.” Meanwhile, actor Smriti Khanna also reacted to the video in the comments section. She wrote, “Feeling extremely ashamed and guilty after watching this video. I turned vegan when I got my dog, but I still use leather goods. Thank you for making this. I will try to be a better person.”
The post has divided the internet. Some users supported Rupali’s move, praising her for using her platform to highlight animal welfare concerns. They agreed with the message of the video and called for more awareness around ethical fashion.
On April 27, the actress took to her Instagram Stories and reposted a video originally shared by a user named Sai Lohith. The video criticised the actress for her fashion choice at the event. Rupali did not write anything while sharing the video, but her decision to share the clip quickly caught attention.
Soon after she shared the video on her Instagram handle, fans reacted to it in the comment section. The video received mixed reactions, with many bashing Alia Bhatt for her decision. Moreover, Rupali has consistently expressed her love for animals on her social media.
The video questioned Alia’s outfit from Milan Fashion Week, where she attended as a brand ambassador for a popular brand. It alleged that the look involved leather sourced from young animals, specifically mentioning “3-month-old baby calves and 4-month-old baby lambs.”
The speaker in the video directly addressed the actress, asking, “Is this what you support Alia? Your cat, Edward, how would you feel if someone murdered your son and used his skin to make bags and shoes?”
The video went on to accuse the brand of “exploiting snakes, crocodiles, silkworms, cows, sheep, and goats.” Meanwhile, actor Smriti Khanna also reacted to the video in the comments section. She wrote, “Feeling extremely ashamed and guilty after watching this video. I turned vegan when I got my dog, but I still use leather goods. Thank you for making this. I will try to be a better person.”
The post has divided the internet. Some users supported Rupali’s move, praising her for using her platform to highlight animal welfare concerns. They agreed with the message of the video and called for more awareness around ethical fashion.
READ NEXT
