Veteran actress Bhagyashree has aggressively fired back at social media trolls who accused her of faking an endorsement video at a local lassi shop in Varanasi (Kashi). The controversy erupted after internet cynics alleged that she filmed the promotional content solely for optical value but avoided drinking the beverage due to its high sugar and heavy fat content.
Refusing to let the criticism slide, the fitness enthusiast dropped a follow-up video systematically dismantling the rumors. She clarified that her primary intent was to spotlight small, local vendors and celebrate Varanasi’s rich street-food culture rather than cash in on an endorsement deal.
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To completely silence the detractors, Bhagyashree documented her exact itinerary on the day of the shoot to explain why a calorie-rich drink was a physiological necessity rather than a staged prop.
“Lassi on a hot day. I had been up since 3 am to do the Mangala Aarti, then walking down the Ganga ghats in the immense heat—this lassi was just the energy booster I needed. Sprinkled with dry fruits on top, I enjoyed the crunch.”
— Bhagyashree
Balancing Nutrition with Business Support
While defending her choice, the actress also offered an analytical perspective under her signature health banner, clarifying that diet should always match individual lifestyle dynamics.
- Supporting Local Vendors: Bhagyashree strongly emphasized that when public figures feature local culinary spots, the goal is to uplift marginalized small businesses and boost regional food tourism, not showcase a rigid personal diet chart.
- Nutritional Reality: She highlighted the inherent probiotic benefits and nutritional value of traditional curd-based drinks, noting that they act as rapid cooling agents during harsh Indian summers.
- The Dietary Caveat: Acknowledging the concerns surrounding sugar, she directly noted that while sweetened lassi serves as a great exhaustion recovery drink for active individuals, it may not be suitable for everyone. “Salted or sweet is a matter of choice,” she added, explicitly reminding individuals managing medical conditions like diabetes to exercise caution with such treats.