Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 12:Â Pathaan, starring Deepika Padukone, has sparked a major
controversy ever since the release of its first song Besharam Rang. Several
political individuals have opposed Deepika Padukone’s “saffron” bikini.
Actress Nikkita Ghag has come out
in support of Deepika. According to her, what women wear is their choice. In a
song or movie, costumes are selected as per what looks good in a situation;
giving it a religious angle shows the ill intention of those who speak, and
it’s clear that they just want to create division based on religion. They are
acting as if no male-female wears innerwear of any colour that is associated
with the different regions.
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According to Nikkita, Color has no
religion. Sure it has significance in every religion, albeit it depends on where
and when it has been used and applied. For example, in Hinduism, Orange
signifies sacrifice. It’s a sacred and auspicious colour. However, if you want
to look for other major uses of the colour, then it has also been used as the
Symbol of Swaraj flying over Raigad. There it signifies something else, but
that does not mean using it in a bikini or as a tablecloth in someone’s home it
does not mean the significance of the colour has been demeaned. You can’t ask
people to undress just because they are wearing a particular colour.
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Also, for example, Red signifies danger. In
Hinduism, the colour has major significance, like the bindi or sindoor but has
ceremonial uses, like the Red Carpet. Someone might take objection to using red
on a carpet to walk all over it, and it might hurt religious sentiment. Are we
going to adhere to every whim and fancy of a section of people and change or
adapt just for their sake? Respecting the colour, in particular, makes sense
only when it is used in conjunction with religious or other symbols. Not in
itself. In Hinduism, we believe in Vasudeva Kutumbakam. The whole world is one
family. So who uses what colour for what reason? If we decide to move forward
from Religion, colour or caste-based disagreements and just accept the basic
concept of Humanity, then things would probably change for the better. And
instead of focusing on Deepika’s bikini, let’s all direct focus on working on
managing major issues like Hunger, Rape and many more important issues.
On a creative note, Nikkita looked nothing
less than a seductress in the orange bikini. She is seen on a beach amidst sand
flaunting the ensemble and posing for cameras.  Here’s a glimpse of her
video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnBD4tkBlzX/
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Nikkita Ghag is an actress and animal
activist who founded Dawa to raise her voice against animal cruelty and inspire
women. She was recently honoured with the Pride of India award at the
International Film Festival Organization of India’s award ceremony in Mumbai,
and she has also received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for this noble cause.
Furthermore, on Diwali, Raj Jagatsinh of Youth The Nation Foundation in Rajkot,
Gujarat, started a unique initiative of distributing sweets to slum children,
of which Nikkita was also a part, and Nikkita received an award for this noble
work. Diwali, Raj Jagatsinh of Youth The Nation Foundation in Rajkot, Gujarat,
started a unique initiative of distributing sweets to slum children, of which
Nikkita was also a part, and Nikkita received an award for this noble work.
