Ankita Lokhande Hijab Controversy: Actress Faces Massive Backlash for Wearing Hijab at Abu Dhabi Mosque Days After Viral Gaushala Visit (See Pics)
Television actress Ankita Lokhande faced social media trolling after sharing pictures wearing a hijab during a mosque visit with her husband, Vicky Jain, in Abu Dhabi. Netizens criticized her appearance and accused her of double standards, contrasting the images with her recent, highly praised visit to a Sri Sri Gaushala ashram just days prior.
Television actress Ankita Lokhande has found herself at the centre of social media criticism after sharing photographs from her vacation in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with her husband, Vicky Jain. The images, which depict the actress wearing a hijab during a visit to a prominent mosque in Abu Dhabi, have sparked intense reactions from online users. While many critics questioned her choices, several fans defended the attire as a standard sign of respect and compliance with the mosque's guidelines for visitors. Ankita Lokhande Remembers Pet Dog Scotch, Shares Throwback Video With Sushant Singh Rajput From 'Pavitra Rishta' Sets (Watch Video).
Ankita Lokhande Faces Online Trolling After Hijab Photos
The controversy began after Lokhande posted a series of travel pictures and videos on her official Instagram account, documenting her ongoing international holiday. The vacation album featured moments from various tourist attractions, theme parks, and a visit to a historical mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Glimpses from Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain's Abu Dhabi Trip
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To comply with the mandatory decency rules and dress code specified for visitors entering the mosque premises, Lokhande wore a traditional headscarf, or hijab.
The images quickly attracted sharp criticism from a section of netizens on Instagram. Multiple users expressed anger over her attire, leaving harsh comments that questioned her religious stance and choice of clothing. Conversely, her supporters came to her defence, pointing out that following the rules of a spiritual place is standard etiquette for any tourist. Fans also noted that Lokhande posted other pictures from the same outing without the headscarf outside the mosque premises.
Netizens Contrast Ankita Lokhande's Mosque Visit with Recent Gaushala Trip
The online backlash intensified as users began drawing comparisons to her public activities from just a few days prior. Before departing for her overseas vacation, Lokhande and her husband had visited the 'Sri Sri Gaushala' located at spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's ashram.
What Are Netizens saying about Ankita Lokhandes Hijab Photos?
During that visit, the couple actively participated in traditional activities, including tending to the cattle, feeding them, and helping clean the shelter. At the time, the video received widespread appreciation from fans who praised the actress for staying connected to traditional values and promoting cow service (Gau Seva). Ankita Lokhande’s X Account Hacked: ‘Pavitra Rishta’ Star Issues Warning to Fans and Provides Update on Recovery Efforts (View Post).
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain at Sri Sri Gaushala
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Following the release of the mosque photographs, trolls utilised the contrast between the two consecutive outings to accuse her of showcasing double standards. Commenters pointed out that she was promoting traditional heritage at a cow shelter just days before posing in a hijab at a mosque. Despite the growing debate in her comments section, neither Lokhande nor Jain has issued a statement regarding the social media reaction.
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