After Tere Ishk Mein began streaming on OTT, Kriti Sanon once again faced intense online backlash. Social media platforms quickly filled with harsh opinions questioning her acting ability and screen presence.
Several comments claimed that Kriti looks the same in every film and survives only because of strong public relations. Some users even argued that her films are hard to identify from random clips, calling it proof of limited impact.
What stands out is how easily such criticism is accepted. Similar remarks about other actresses often trigger debates, but in Kriti’s case, the backlash spreads with little resistance.
This response, however, confuses an intentionally uncomfortable character with poor performance. In Tere Ishk Mein, Kriti Sanon plays a character who is emotionally flawed, morally uneasy, and often frustrating by design.
The role is not meant to be likable or inspirational. The discomfort audiences feel is intentional and comes directly from the writing, not from weak acting choices.
Instead of softening the character to gain sympathy, Kriti fully commits to its unpleasant traits. This approach requires restraint and control rather than exaggerated expressions.
Most OTT reviews have acknowledged that her performance works effectively within the limitations of the script. The execution has been described as sincere, even if the character itself divides opinion.
The character’s decisions may feel questionable, but Kriti does not portray them lazily or without depth. Judging her acting purely based on dislike for the character reflects shallow engagement with performance.
Claims that she survives only due to public relations also feel reductive. While image management exists for every mainstream actor, it cannot replace consistent casting and audience connection over time.
Kriti’s career may not be flawless, but dismissing her entirely ignores nuance. The backlash surrounding Tere Ishk Mein reveals more about audience discomfort with complex female characters than about Kriti Sanon’s acting ability.
