Mumbai, March 2026: Social media personality Chandrika Dixit, widely known online as the Vada Pav Girl, has reacted strongly to a viral video involving influencer Tanya Mittal and television producer Ektaa Kapoor. The clip has sparked a debate on social media due to a saree featuring images of Hindu deities.
Viral video sparks online discussion
The controversy began after a video from an event started circulating online. In the clip, Tanya Mittal is seen helping Ektaa Kapoor by wiping sweat from her face using the pallu of her saffron-coloured saree.
What drew attention from viewers was that the saree reportedly had printed images of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, which quickly triggered mixed reactions on social media. Some users praised Tanya for assisting Kapoor, while others criticised the act as inappropriate.
Chandrika Dixit reacts
Chandrika Dixit later posted a video addressing the incident and clarified that her criticism was not directed personally at Tanya Mittal.
However, she said the action was not respectful given that the garment had religious images printed on it.
According to Chandrika, helping someone during an event is a positive gesture, but using a saree carrying depictions of deities to wipe sweat did not appear appropriate to her.
Talks about “double standards” online
While reacting to the incident, Chandrika also raised concerns about what she described as double standards on social media.
She suggested that if she had done something similar, she might have faced intense trolling and criticism online. In contrast, she claimed Tanya Mittal had received praise in some sections of social media for the same act.
No response yet from Tanya Mittal
As of now, Tanya Mittal has not issued any public statement regarding the controversy. The influencer gained popularity after appearing on Bigg Boss 19 and has built a large social media following since.
Reports have also suggested that she may soon make her acting debut in a project backed by Ektaa Kapoor.
Meanwhile, Chandrika Dixit has also been in the news recently for personal matters related to her marriage. She previously appeared in Bigg Boss OTT 3, which further increased her online visibility.
With the video continuing to circulate widely, the incident has sparked broader conversations on social media about cultural sensitivity and online reactions.
