Tarun Tahiliani defends Priyanka Chopra who was trolled for wearing blouse-less saree

"There's nothing vulgar about it. In fact, not using a choli makes it a global statement. The transition from alluring Indian beauty to this modern goddess for a mainstream fashion cover only speaks of her [Priyanka] versatility. She is truly a modern Indian icon," Tahiliani told Mid-day.

She had captioned the cover image on Instagram saying, "Fashion is such an important part of global culture, often arising from centuries of tradition, and doesn’t go out of style when the seasons change. The ‘Saree’ is one of the most iconic and recognized silhouettes from India. To me, its beauty lies in its versatility, not just in drape and fabric. It embodies elegance, femininity, and power, and I love how I feel when I’m wearing one."

Following the post, Priyanka was trolled on social media with some users even dictating her about the cultures and traditions of India.

Shakuntala Iyer said: " Blouse also, my dear Priyanka!"

"To change the world a little bit a PRIYANKA has to become HALF NAKED? If she wish to change the whole WORLD she will have to become FULLY N****???" said another user.

"But where is the blouse?" Manish questions.

Subham Gangdeb said: "Fashion nowadays is all about how much you can show your body instead of focusing on cloth."

"Saree is a recognised silhouettes from India..but with a blouse" Mitali Kalia tweeted.

"The #saree is really iconic but only when it comes with a #blouse " another user said.

"Yes ! You are definitely changing the world ,and that world is India , Starting from our culture, unwrapping making filthy fashion and calling them changing the world" said Rajvardhan Thakur.