Nusta photoshoot: Bhumi Pednekar trolled for wearing sunglasses during temple visit

Actor Bhumi Pednekar has found herself at the centre of an online debate after sharing photos and a video from a temple visit during the holy month of Sawan. While the actor posted visuals of herself offering prayers to a Shivling, many social media users took offence to one detail – she was wearing sunglasses during the ritual.On Thursday, Bhumi shared the post on Instagram. Dressed in a black top, blue jeans and black sunglasses, she was seen performing jal abhishek by pouring water on the Shivling. In the caption, she wrote, "As Sawan begins, I pray not for an easier life, but for the strength to walk it with grace. Har Har Mahadev (sic)."See a photo here:The post received a mixed response online. While many appreciated the actor for visiting the temple during Sawan, others questioned her decision to wear sunglasses while offering prayers. One user commented, "Could you not have taken off your sunglasses before offering prayers?" Another wrote, "This looks more like a photo shoot than worshipping Mahadev. Please do not post such things."A third user said, "I have never seen anyone wearing goggles while doing puja," while another remarked, "Sister, you could at least have taken off your sunglasses." Another comment read, "Whatever happens, the sunglasses must stay on," while one user wrote, "At least do not look at God through your sunglasses. Show some respect."See reactions here:On the work front, Bhumi has joined the cast of The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as Belawadi Mallamma, the warrior queen of Belawadi.The historical drama stars Rishab Shetty in the titular role, alongside Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi, and is directed by Sandeep Singh. The film is planned as a two-part release.- EndsPublished On: Jul 31, 2026 12:59 IST