Bagishri Breaks silence on recent criticism following her Kashgar A video of her promoting lassi shakes at a local store went viral. After social media users dismissed the video as a “fake” promotion, the actor posted another video to set the record straight, saying her only goal was to support local vendors and celebrate the city’s food traditions.
Bhagyashree recalls her early mornings in Gangaghats
Sharing the video, the actress wrote, “Having a milkshake on a hot day on Tuesday. I was up since 3 am doing mangala aarti and walking down Gangaghats in the sweltering heat and this milkshake was just the energy booster I needed. Sprinkled dry fruits on top and I enjoyed the crunch.”
Bhagyashree talks about health benefits of curd drinks
The actor further shared his views on the health benefits of curd drinks and pointed out that sugary lassi may not be suitable for everyone. She says: “Salty or sweet is a matter of choice and yes, for diabetics, indulging in sugar-sweetened shakes is not the right choice. Curd is rich in calcium, protein and probiotics. The sugar/nectar provides energy and hydration… For me, this is the perfect combination in the 40° heat.”“
Bhagyashree questions ‘fake’ promotional claims
Bhagyashree responded head-on to the viral video, rebutting those who called the promotion fake without knowing the entire story. She noted that the video circulating online was cut short and lacked key context. “Besides the excellent taste, there was also love in making it. There is a video doing the rounds saying this is a fake promotion. Kya aap the wahan par? Kya kahin bhi uss fake Clip ke dauran kisine, sunna, ya record kiya ki meine yeh kaha ki it’s too sweet and I won’t accept it? Kya aapke Ma ne kabhi garmi mein aapko lassi nahi pillai...fake toh aaddha video, Adi Knowledge ke saath upload karna hota hein. “
Bhagyashree defends her intention to promote local food
She further added that promoting regional food is not motivated by any personal gain but is simply a way to support small businesses and local suppliers. “Local food can promote karne se koi bhi paise nahi kamate. The only good thing is that local food, local vendors are supported. It’s sad that lazy people have nothing good to say even about the simplest things. Kashgar is a pure place, how insignificant your roar is. #hydrate #benarasi #lassi #probiotics,” she wrote.
How did the controversy begin?
The row broke out after a brief clip of Bhagyashri’s Varanasi trip circulated on social media. Some users claimed that she didn’t actually drink lassi after the promotional video shoot, suggesting that she avoids lassi because of its sugar and fat content. Others countered that supporting local businesses doesn’t mean celebrities have to change their eating habits.
Bhagyashree’s Work Frontier
On the work front, Bhagyashree was last seen on screen in ‘Raja Shivaji’ alongside Ritual Deshmukh.