Marathi Actor Jay Dudhane Faces Backlash for Asking Fiancée to Kneel During Engagement Ring Ceremony

Jay Dudhane, known from Bigg Boss Marathi 3, recently got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Harshala Patil, and their engagement photos and videos have been making rounds on social media. However, one particular video has sparked controversy and led to Jay being trolled online.Jay, who was the runner-up of Bigg Boss Marathi 3, proposed to Harshala during a trip to Uttarakhand earlier this year.

The couple recently held their engagement ceremony followed by their wedding, with various moments from these celebrations shared widely on social media. In one viral clip, Jay is seen placing the engagement ring on Harshala’s finger, but then gestures for her to kneel down before she puts a ring on him. Harshala laughs and complies, which surprised Jay as well.This gesture sparked criticism from netizens, with many accusing Jay of making Harshala sit on her knees in a disrespectful manner.

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Comments ranged from disapproval like, “Making the Lakshmi of the house kneel is unacceptable,” to harsh remarks such as, “I would never meet such a boy” and “Oversmart and overconfident, just like on Bigg Boss Marathi.”At the same time, some defended Jay, pointing out a perceived double standard by saying, “If the husband wears the ring while sitting, it’s love, but if the wife does it, the boy is bad.”Harshala Patil, Jay’s fiancée, is a popular social media influencer with millions of followers on Instagram, known for her fashion and travel content.

The couple has been together for several years, and their engagement ceremony was a private affair attended by close family and friends. Despite the mixed reactions online, the couple appears happy as they embark on this new chapter together.