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.