"I absolutely adore her, but this is undeserved."
Kriti Sanon recently won the Best Actress trophy at the star-studded 2026 Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai.
The actress received the prestigious honour for her widely discussed performance in the emotional film Tere Ishk Mein.
To mark the special occasion, the Indian star shared a cute photo on her official Instagram story for followers.
The picture featured her little fur baby, Mukti, posing alongside the gold trophy from the award show night.
This win follows her impressive performance in 2025, when she also gained praise for her role in Do Patti.
While many dedicated fans celebrated her success, several others expressed strong disappointment with the jury’s final choice.
The digital space quickly became a battleground for movie enthusiasts who felt the award should go elsewhere instead.
A significant portion of the audience insisted that Yami Gautam deserved the win for her powerful role in Haq.
One disappointed social media user wrote: “This award belonged to Yami Gautam.”
Critics pointed toward the intense courtroom monologue delivered by Yami Gautam as a much superior piece of cinematic acting.
Another angry fan slammed the decision by saying: “Yami’s monologue in the court >>>>> whatever Kriti has done in her entire career.”
The film Haq was widely appreciated for its hard-hitting social themes and the brilliant performance of its lead actor.
Other names frequently mentioned by the frustrated public included veteran star Kangana Ranaut and also the rising actor Tripti Dimri.
One person shared: “I absolutely adore her, but this is undeserved. I was just annoyed by her throughout the film, which I can’t quite tell if that was intended.
“Yami Gautam should’ve won. Or even Kangana Ranaut or Tripti Dimri.”
A fourth observer noted: “Well Kriti is good too, but Yami from Haq deserves it.”
Many users explicitly used the word undeserving to describe the choice made by the organisers of the Zee Cine Awards.
Despite the loud online backlash, Kriti Sanon remains one of the most successful and sought-after actors in Hindi cinema.
The event in Mumbai was filled with glamour as celebrities arrived to witness the celebration of the best Indian films.
Various industry insiders have congratulated the actress while the debate about merit and popularity continues to rage on social media.
Whether one agrees with the result or not, the online conversations prove that Indian cinema fans are deeply passionate about acting.
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