Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- Actors and public figures often find themselves under scrutiny for embracing secular values or participating in festivals and rituals across different faiths. In many cases, such gestures meant to reflect cultural harmony end up triggering religious debates and criticism.

Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has now become the latest celebrity to face backlash over her religious visit.

The actress recently visited the world-famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, where she attended the Bhasma Aarti and offered water to the deity, following the temple's rituals. While visuals from her temple visit quickly went viral on social media, the visit soon turned controversial, drawing sharp reactions from religious leaders.

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