When Hina Khan walked Cannes Red Carpet & sparked off huge debate back home

When Hina Khan walked scintillating star-studded Cannes red carpet in 2019, she became only television star who graced event. While Hina Khan looked ravishing and happy, social media took a toll on her moment by trolling actor for same. Indian journalist Jitesh Pillai took to his social media and shared Hina Khan's Cannes picture with a caption saying- 'Cannes has suddenly become Chandivali studios kya?’. statement did t go down well with Khan, which furr embroiled a cold war between journalist, Hina Khan, and her supporters from television industry. 

When Hina Khan's Cannes debut sparked off a huge debate

After Jitesh Pillai's statement on Hina Khan went viral, stars of  television industry boomed in support of actor. Cannes Film Festival, which is usually playground of A-list movie stars, was first time graced by a television star from in Indian fraternity, said many of Hina's friends from industry. Moreover, many also ded to brige by creating hilarious, yet unwanted memes over Hina Khan's red carpet appearances. Take a look at how Hina Khan and or celebrities stormed twitter with ir reactions.

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Hina Khan reacts to Jitesh Pillai's statement

Celebs slam Jitesh Pillai's statement 

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Soon after Hina Khan's controversy took over internet, Jitesh Pillai penned down an apology te 

Jitesh Pillai wrote, "My apologies to Hina Khan. My Insta caption has been grossly misconstrued. I would never belittle an artiste. Those who kw me well eugh will agree that I'm inclusive and always appreciative of talent. My remark was meant to suggest that Cannes has Bollywood centric. Studios like Chandivali etc are very studios that I've spent my time as a rookie reporter. I would never run down my wonder years spent in se studios. My sincere apologies to Hina again. I wish you continued success. 

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Hina Khan's reaction to Jitesh's apology

Here's how Priyanka Chopra reacted:

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