Kriti’s Toxic Era: Judged for Drinking & Smoking

The teaser for Tere Ishq Mein, starring Kriti Sanon and Dhanush, has stirred a heated debate online. While the songs are trending, it’s Kriti’s portrayal of a heartbroken woman drinking and smoking that has drawn attention—and outrage.

In the teaser released by T-Series, Kriti Sanon appears devastated after a breakup, drowning her emotions in alcohol and cigarettes. Some viewers say this depiction glamorises toxic behaviour in women, while others believe the criticism itself exposes society’s hypocrisy.

When male leads like Shahid Kapoor in Kabir Singh or Ranbir Kapoor in Animal display the same traits—drinking, smoking, or breaking hearts—they are called bold or intense. But when a woman does it, she is instantly labelled immoral or problematic.

This double standard shows how society judges women differently for the same choices. A man smoking on-screen is “cool,” but a woman doing it becomes a target for moral policing. The issue isn’t about habits—it’s about perception.

Instead of focusing on smoking or drinking, audiences should question how films romanticise unhealthy relationships. From the teaser, Tere Ishq Mein seems to explore toxic love—just like Kabir Singh or Animal.

The real concern is the glorification of emotional chaos, not who lights a cigarette or holds a drink. It’s time viewers stopped judging women for doing what male characters have done for decades and started seeing the bigger picture.