Selena Gomez is known for her peppy songs and effervescent singing. How many of you remember her song Come and Get It? Well, it was amazing, with a tinge of Indian classical music in the beginning. The song was unique in the sense, Selena chose to wear a bindi which is synonymous with the Hindu culture.
However, she paid a huge price for it!!
As per a report in koimoi.com, The Hindu leaders branded Selena’s appearance during her Come And Get It song ‘insensitive’ and have urged her not to repeat it. At that time, the singer was planning for an upcoming world tour but could not keep her bindi game on.
Hindu statesman, Rajan Zed, said that the bindi on the forehead is an ancient tradition in Hinduism and has religious significance. He added that Selena Gomez should apologise, and then she should get acquainted with world religions’ basics.
The singer also came under fire for her alleged culturally insensitive performance at the awards ceremony on Sunday from her Twitter followers. In a post, one fan wrote: “Deal (sic) Selena Gomez the bindi is not just some fashion accessory you can throw on, cultural appropriation man.”
Another said: “Selena, take that bindi of (sic) your head; cultural appropriation is not cute.” A third follower said: “Cultural Appropriation At It’s Finest, My Respect For Selena Is Fading As We Speak.” A fourth viewer tweeted: ” Hi, leave Bindis for Indian women.”