The crowd at NDTV World Summit 2026 was buzzing over the split opinions that erupted around Cocktail 2.
Kriti laughed, saying, "I love it when my films get polarised views." She added that the flood of messages for her earlier film Tere Ishq made her feel every emotion a little more real.
When the camera cut to the bikini scene, she’s the one who said, "It’s not about the fit, it’s about comfort in my own skin." She explained that this moment came right at a point when she felt fully in tune with her body.
She admitted that she hadn’t dared to wear a bikini six to eight years ago; after 12 years in the industry she found the confidence to embrace that bold choice. Her evolution from a shy newcomer to a woman who owns her narrative is as bold as the scene itself.
Kriti’s candidness proves that a star can own her narrative, turning polarised reviews into a conversation rather than a verdict.