‘Kiara Advani has NOT gone topless in my 2021 calendar,’ photographer Dabboo Ratnani finally speaks out – Exclusive! – Times of India

Kiara Advani went topless in Dabboo Ratnani‘s 2020 calendar and her leaf picture did not go unnoticed. It ran into controversy as it was alleged that Ratnani had plagiarised international photographer Marie Bärsch photoshoot. Bärsch posted a screenshot of such a collage on her Instagram handle to express that she was upset. “I just leave that here,” she wrote. Ratnani came up with a rejoinder saying that Tabu had shot for him in a similar theme way back in 2002. “Guess if I can reuse my camera, I can definitely repeat my own concept and if at all that doesn’t go well with trolls, then I admit to plagiarising MY OWN SELF. #loveandpeace. Huge Thanks to my friends who trust me 100! That’s all that matters,” he countered.

But contrary to public perception on social media, Kiara has not gone topless in her latest picture (see the pic below) taken by Ratnani for his 2021 calendar.

This is Kiara’s third appearance on Daboo’s calendars. Kiara Advani is seen in a black-and-white picture, sitting on a beach in sand. While Alia Bhatt, reacted saying ‘Wowza’, Dabboo called her an ‘absolute beauty’.

Talking exclusively to ETimes, Ratnani tells us that this picture was shot in Hotel JW Marriott in Mumbai. Quickly, clearing the air, he added, “Yes, I have read what’s being said online. But Kiara has not gone topless in my black-n-white picture that has emerged of late.”

Apparently, the picture has been shot cleverly. Said Ratnani, “I tend to shoot in a particular way that leaves a lot to the imagination. I think too-much-sexy in your face gets vulgar. It is better to leave a certain intrigue.”