Priyanka Chopra faces criticism over eating prawns at Diwali party
“Priyanka Chopra faced social media criticism after sharing Diwali party pictures, with some users objecting to her eating prawns and using candles instead of tr…”
MMUMBAI —Internationally acclaimed Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has faced criticism on social media after sharing pictures from her Diwali celebrations at her Los Angeles home. Chopra posted photographs on Instagram, offering glimpses of the festive gathering hosted at her residence.
One of the pictures showed the actress eating prawns. The photographs quickly went viral, prompting criticism from some Hindu hardliners who objected to her eating meat during the religious festival of Diwali.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra)Some social media users also criticised her for using candles instead of traditional oil lamps, known as diyas, to decorate her home for the occasion. Despite living in the United States, Chopra continues to express her connection with Indian cultural traditions by celebrating various festivals.
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