Overview

• Dhawan shared two photos on Sept. 30 from his Durga Ashtami Kanya Pujan, captioned “Happy Durga Ashtami #bestmeal.”
• The images show him sitting on the floor with five girls and one boy eating prasad such as halwa, chana and poori.
• Viewers noted the children used paper or plastic plates while Dhawan ate from a steel plate, prompting criticism from some commenters.
• Many fans defended the practice as common at pujas and praised the actor for sharing a simple meal with the children.
• Outlets linked the viral post to his publicity schedule for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which is slated to release on Oct. 2.