# Kriti Sanon says shy kid in her never fully goes away 2026-08-25T15:36:33+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kriti Sanon has said that despite years in the film industry, the shy child she once was never fully disappears. In an interview with Elle India for its July 2026 cover, the actress said she has learned to become more confident over time but that part of her personality remains. "You can teach yourself confidence, but I think that shy kid doesn't completely go away," she said. Sanon also spoke about her personal style, saying comfort takes priority over fashion. Her everyday wardrobe consists of basics, oversized clothing, denim and tank tops, a contrast to her on-screen image. The remarks come after her look in a Raksha Bandhan campaign for jewellery brand GIVA drew criticism online, with some calling her outfit inappropriate for the festival. She also faced criticism after the release of Cocktail 2, particularly over styling and camera work in beachwear scenes. Some viewers accused the film of objectifying her, while others questioned why women's clothing continues to attract scrutiny. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The online backlash against Sanon's festival campaign and film styling follows a pattern where actresses' clothing choices are scrutinised far more than male stars'. Under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the Central Board of Film Certification reviews films for certification but does not regulate individual promotional outfits. The debate reflects a broader cultural tension: brands use celebrity endorsements to generate buzz, but the same visibility invites moral policing, especially around women's clothing during traditional festivals. The next data point to watch is whether GIVA retains or modifies its campaign imagery in response to the criticism. ## Coverage - bollywoodhungama.com Leads with the actress's own words, reports criticism without endorsing or dismissing it. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Cocktail 2, GIVA, Kriti Sanon Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kriti-sanon-says-shy-kid-in-her-never-fully-goes-away/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kriti-sanon-says-shy-kid-in-her-never-fully-goes-away/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/