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Ankita Lokhande Faces Online Backlash Over Mosque Hijab Photos

Supporters say her head covering reflected mosque entry rules while critics questioned the choice and compared it to earlier devotional visits.

Overview

  • Ankita Lokhande shared vacation photos from Abu Dhabi that included images of her visiting a mosque wearing a hijab, and those images circulated widely on social media.
  • A section of users posted critical comments questioning why she wore a hijab and whether it signaled a personal change, with several messages expressing disappointment.
  • Many fans defended her by noting that head coverings are a common requirement for visitors to many mosques and that she appeared to be following local dress rules.
  • Observers pointed out she also posted pictures from the same outing without a head covering after leaving the mosque, and Ankita has not issued a public response to the online criticism.
  • Reporters and commentators linked the reaction to a pattern of scrutiny over the actress’s attire, citing a recent gaushala visit that drew praise and a 2025 airport sighting that also prompted discussion.