Kriti Sanon Shares Photos With Rumoured Boyfriend Kabir Bahia Amid Raksha Bandhan Ad Controversy

By Shreya Desai Published: Aug 24, Monday, 2026, 12:18 [IST]

Kriti Sanon has once again made waves on social media. The actress posted a series of personal photos of her family, travel history, and her rumoured boyfriend, Kabir Bahia. The actress has been in a social media spat over her Raksha Bandhan-related advertisement.

Kriti Sanon Shares Pic With Kabir Bahia Amid Raksha Bandhan Ad Row
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Kriti posted a photo dump that reflected on her recent life. The pictures included pictures with her sister Nupur Sanon, vacation photos, and Kabir Bahia. She treated the caption as casual and nostalgic, saying, “Some memories captured.. Mannnnyyyyy more Lived!”

The post immediately attracted attention because of the inclusion of Kabir Bahia, with whom Kriti has been romantically linked in media reports and social media discussions.

Kriti Sanon’s Photo Dump gets Attention

Instead of addressing the debate over her Raksha Bandhan advertisement, Kriti shared her personal story with her followers.

The photo dump gave a glimpse into the actress' life away from her professional commitments. Her sister Nupur also appeared in the collection, alongside travel and leisure photographs.

However, Kabir Bahia’s appearance became one of the most discussed aspects of the post. The two have often been the subject of relationship rumours, although Kriti has generally been quiet about her personal life.

The latest picture has therefore generated new interest for fans and followers, and many social media users are now obsessed with the actress’ relationship status.

What is the Raksha Bandhan Ad Controversy?

The latest social media post comes after Kriti received criticism for a Raksha Bandhan special advertisement.

For the campaign, the actress was wearing an off-white bralette-style blouse and draped skirt. While the advertisement was set around the festive occasion, some social media users criticized Kriti's outfit, saying it was inappropriate for a Raksha Bandhan-focused campaign.

The debate was largely about the difference between festival style and current style in the advertisement.

Kriti herself has not appeared to have made the controversy the object of her latest social media activity. She has been posting personal and professional updates with her followers, on a personal level and professionally.

Dog In The Advertisement Also Sparks Reactions.

And the outfit was not the only part of the advertisement that caught attention.

A dog in the campaign also became a topic of discussion for some viewers. In the advertisement, Kriti ties a rakhi on the dog after it barks at her.

The concept seems to be to extend the concept of Raksha Bandhan and family bonding to pets, and the dog is part of the family celebration.

As such, the campaign seems to have been considered a modern interpretation of the festival, but there has been mixed reaction online.

Kriti and Kabir Bahia continue to be the ones to watch.

Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia have been linked by entertainment reports for years. Their public appearances and social media interactions have periodically fuelled speculation about their relationship.

However, neither Kriti nor Kabir has publicly confirmed their relationship status.

And this new photograph has raised new curiosity as it was shared by Kriti herself directly as part of a collection of personal memories.

For the actress, the post seems to be more about celebrating moments from her life than responding to the ongoing advertisement debate.

What's next for Kriti Sanon?

Kriti Sanon continues to balance her acting career with her growing presence as a producer and entrepreneur. And social media also keeps her closely connected with a large fan base.

The latest controversy is unlikely to overshadow her bigger career, but the Raksha Bandhan advertisement and her personal photo dump have certainly kept her in the entertainment news cycle.

At present, fans are interested in the picture of Kabir Bahia, and the Raksha Bandhan advertisement has been discussed online. Kriti seems to only be sharing her personal memories and moving on without directly reacting to criticism.

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