Bhagyashree He has broken his silence on the criticism that has followed him recently Kashi trip, where pictures of him promoting lassi at a local shop went viral. Social media users dismissed the video as “fake”, the actor posted another video to correct it, saying his aim was to support local vendors and celebrate the city’s food traditions.
Bhagyashree remembers early mornings in the Gangaghats
Sharing the video, the artist wrote, “tuesdaytipswithb Lassi on a hot day. I was up since 3 o’clock to do mangala aarti, then walking down the Gangaghats in high heat, this lassi was the energy boost I needed. Sprinkled with dry fruits on top I enjoyed the crunch.”
Bhagyashree on the health benefits of curd drinks
The actor also expressed his views on the health benefits of curd drinks, saying that sweet lassi may not be suitable for everyone. He said, “Salty or sweet is a matter of choice and yes for those with diabetes, the sensation of sweet lassi may not be right. Curds are high in calcium, protein, probiotics. Sugar/gud gives energy & hydration…. for me it was a perfect combination in the 40° heat.“
Bhagyashree questions the “false” claims.
Referring to the video, Bhagyashree hit back at those who called it a false promotion without knowing the full story. He said that the video circulating on the internet was shortened and missing important words. “And along with the amazing taste was the love that was created. There is a clip of this video saying that they are making fake announcements. Kya aap the wahan par?.. fake toh aaddha video, aadhi know to send your mouth.”
Bhagyashree defends her mission of promoting local food
He added that regional food promotion is not driven by personal gain, but is a way to support small businesses and local vendors. “Local food to inspire karne se koi bhi paise nahi kamate. The only good thing is that local food, local vendors get support. It’s a shame that such empty minds have nothing good to say even about simple things. Kashi is a place of purity, how small is your contempt. #hydrate #benarasi #lassi #probiotics,” he wrote.
How did the conflict begin?
The controversy started after a short video of Bhagyashree in Varanasi went viral on TV. Some users say they didn’t drink the lassi once after filming the promotional video while it was covered, suggesting they avoided it because of its sugar and fat content. Others pushed back, arguing that endorsing a local business doesn’t force a celebrity to change their diet.
In front of Bhagyashree’s work
On the work front, Bhagyashree was last seen on screen in ‘Raja Shivaji’, alongside Riteish Deshmukh.