Kiara has not gone topless: Dabboo on actor’s picture for 2021 calendar

Well, as many know, this is not the first time that Kiara posed topless for Dabboo’s Calendar. In 2020, the actor seemingly posed topless behind a large leaf which was similarly questioned by several netizens.

Hyderabad: Actor Kiara Advani’s recent feature in Dabboo Ratnani’s 2021 calendar is doing rounds for obvious reasons. The actor is seen in a black-and-white picture, which appeared to show her posing topless on a beach.

Well, as many know, this is not the first time that Kiara posed topless for Dabboo’s Calendar. In 2020, the actor seemingly posed topless behind a large leaf which was similarly questioned by several netizens.

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But in a new interview, the photographer said that he shot Kiara strategically, and made sure to not cross the line into vulgarity. Dabboo Ratnani also clarified that in the new photo, Kiara ‘isn’t topless’.

“Yes, I have read what’s being said online. But, Kiara has not gone topless in my black-and-white picture that has emerged of late,” he told a leading daily.

“I tend to shoot in a particular way that leaves a lot to the imagination. I think too-much-sexy in your face gets vulgar. It is better to leave a certain intrigue,” he added.

 

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Dabboo’s 2020 shot of Kiara behind a leaf, fielded allegations of plagiarism when photographer Marie Barsch took to Instagram to point out the similarities between their photos. Dabboo had responded by saying that the shot was inspired by one he created in 2002, so if anything, he’d plagiarised himself.

He wrote in a post, “Beautiful Tabu Dabboo Ratnani Calendar 2002. This timeless and mesmerising shot of Tabu was taken in the year 2001 and it featured in my calendar in the year 2002. There’s been a little noise about Kiara Alia Advani’s breathtaking 2020 calendar shot with a leaf! Guess if I can reuse my camera, I can definitely repeat my own concept and if at all that doesn’t go well with trolls, then I admit to plagiarising MY OWN SELF. #loveandpeace. Huge Thanks to my friends who trust me 100! That’s all that matters(sic).”

Kiara was last seen in ‘Shershaah’ along with Siddharth Malhotra, which has emerged as the most-watched Indian film on Amazon Prime Video. The film is based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra.