TV actress Ankita Lokhande canceled her upcoming USA show following the terrorist attack in Pulwama on April 22nd. She was scheduled to be a guest at Miss Asia North America 2025 on May 11th, but decided against it in light of the tragic event.
Entertainment: Popular TV actress Ankita Lokhande recently announced the cancellation of her USA tour following the terrorist attack in Pulwama on April 22nd. However, her decision has garnered mixed reactions on social media. Many users have accused her of hypocrisy and using the victims' suffering for publicity.
Especially since Ankita continued posting lighthearted dance reels on her social media accounts, questions arose about why the terrorist attack didn't seem to affect her content.
Ankita's Statement:
On May 3rd, Ankita shared a post on social media explaining that she had postponed her USA tour dates. This tour was for the Miss Asia North America 2025 event, where she was to be a guest. She stated that this decision followed the Pulwama terrorist attack on April 22nd.
However, she clarified that the tour wasn't permanently canceled and could be rescheduled when circumstances normalized. But as soon as Ankita shared this news on social media, users began expressing their disapproval.
Users Target Ankita:
Users leveled several serious accusations against Ankita. Many accused her of exploiting the victims' pain and showing sympathy for publicity. One user bluntly asked, "If you genuinely feel for the victims, why are you clowning around with Karan and Elvish?" Another user wrote, "If you are sympathetic towards the Pulwama victims, why are you posting dance reels on your Instagram?" Such accusations sparked controversy surrounding Ankita on social media.
Users also claimed that Ankita was using the issue for publicity instead of understanding the gravity of the Pulwama attack. One user went so far as to say that profiting from a tragedy is inhumane. These accusations further fueled the backlash against Ankita.
Ankita's Social Media Behavior:
Meanwhile, Ankita continued sharing lighthearted dance reels and pictures from her personal life on social media. This has led to significant criticism of her statement. Her fans pointed out that while expressing sympathy for the Pulwama attack victims, she was simultaneously showcasing happy moments from her life on Instagram.
This has become a significant challenge for Ankita, as questions are raised about the line between her empathy and publicity-seeking, while she also faces criticism.
Ankita Lokhande's Work Front:
Ankita is currently appearing in the TV show ‘Laughter Chefs 2’ with her husband, Vicky Jain. The show is hosted by Bharti Singh. Several prominent stars, such as Ali Goni, Nia Sharma, Karan Kundra, and Reem Shaikh, have joined the show. While this is a fun and positive experience for Ankita and Vicky Jain, even this show hasn't escaped controversy.
Impact on Ankita?
It's currently difficult to say what impact this controversy will have on Ankita Lokhande's career, but the social media uproar has brought her significant attention. Both her TV career and professional life are currently facing new challenges. Some view Ankita's decision as an act of empathy and social responsibility, while others accuse her of hypocrisy and publicity-seeking.
