‘My charisma is untouchable': Urvashi Rautela hits back at Diet Sabya over Cannes stairway row
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After facing heat for allegedly blocking a hotel stairway during a photoshoot, Urvashi has come out swinging, labelling the accusation as 'cowardly lies' and branding the account a 'paid troll.'
The controversy began after a video posted by Diet Sabya showed Urvashi posing in a golden gown on a hotel staircase, while guests waited awkwardly behind her. The caption read, 'Not the first lady blocking everyone's way for her photo op.' Social media reactions were swift, with many users slamming her for ignoring basic etiquette. 'She has nooooo manners whatttttt so ever,' one user commented. Another added, 'It's called basic courtesy! Clearly she doesn't have it!'
In response, Urvashi took to Instagram on Tuesday with a strongly worded statement addressing what she called a 'baseless narrative' aimed at tarnishing her image.
She clarified that her team had secured full permission to shoot at the location and emphasised that many others were also allowed to photograph on the same staircase.
Addressing her 'global fans, supporters, the Cannes Festival community, and champions of truth,' the actor wrote:
'I rise with unyielding strength against the cowardly lies of Diet Sabya, a faceless page that dares to falsely claim I blocked a staircase.
Let the truth reign: my team secured full permission for a photoshoot on a designated staircase, as did others, in strict adherence to every rule of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which I honour with unwavering respect.'
Urvashi didn't stop there. She directly criticised Diet Sabya for being, in her words, 'a cheap imitation of Diet Prada' and accused them of lacking originality and thriving on 'venomous attacks against hardworking outsiders who dare to shine.'
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'Their baseless narratives target those, like me, who elevate India's pride on the global stage. I have blocked and reported this irrelevant entity, and I call on all to dismiss their envious slander,' she added.
'My charisma, forged through relentless dedication and international acclaim, remains untouchable. No one, not Diet Sabya, nor their petty lies, can dim the light of Urvashi Rautela, a force that leads and inspires.'
She concluded her statement with a jab that seemed aimed not just at trolls, but at a wider ecosystem of social media negativity:
'No matter how hard you troll me, we will never pay you like others. #paidtrolls'
For the outing in question, Urvashi wore a dramatic, shimmering cape-style gown by Joli Poli Couture, paired with a statement Judith Leiber bag. Though she attended Cannes in a personal capacity this year, she was spotted at multiple screenings, representing Indian glamour on the global stage.
Whether this online feud continues or not, one thing's certain, Urvashi Rautela is not one to take criticism lying down.
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