Anushka Sharma Faces Criticism for Riding Without Helmet on Bike with Bodyguard

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma faced criticism on social media after being spotted riding on a bike with her bodyguard without wearing helmets.

The incident occurred when Anushka decided to forego her car due to a fallen tree blocking her path to the dubbing studio.

A paparazzo captured a video of her bodyguard coming to her aid, and she hopped on the bike to make it to the studio for post-production work on the film "Chakda Xpress." However, her choice of transportation drew negative attention, with social media users questioning the lack of helmets for both Anushka and her bodyguard.

People on social media voiced their concerns, with one user asking about the absence of helmets and another pointing out that neither Anushka nor her bodyguard wore one.Some criticized her for sending the wrong message as a celebrity, while others tagged the Mumbai Police, urging them to take action.Earlier that day, Anushka shared a glimpse of her dubbing work for "Chakda Xpress" on her Instagram Stories, indicating her dedication to the project.

In the film, Anushka portrays the role of cricketer Jhulan Goswami, highlighting her journey in overcoming the challenges posed by misogynistic politics to fulfill her dream of playing cricket for India.This marks Anushkas first project where she portrays an accomplished cricketer.

Her previous appearance was in Aanand L Rais "Zero" alongside Shah Rukh Khan.Anushka has also gained recognition as a producer, with critically acclaimed series such as "Pataal Lok," "Qala," and "Mai: A Mothers Rage," as well as the Netflix film "Bulbbul."