Some commenters expressed their concern
Sarah Khan found herself embroiled in a social media controversy after sharing a photo of her daughter, Alyana Falak, on Instagram.
The seemingly innocent image depicted Alyana with cherries smeared on her clothes, face and the floor.
Sarah Khan accompanied the photo with the caption “my cheeky baby” along with cherry and heart emojis.
It unexpectedly triggered a strong reaction from critics, particularly in light of the ongoing war in Gaza.
As the image went viral, some netizens expressed their concern, highlighting the sensitivity of the timing.
Many claimed that at first glance, they were momentarily frightened, mistaking Alyana for a child victim in Gaza.
This was due to the disturbing videos and images being shared online depicting the bloodshed and violence.
One user said: “At first glance, I thought it is an oppressed child who is probably injured and had blood.”
Another wrote: “Not cool. That’s actually happening in Palestine.”
Many claimed that Sarah Khan’s choice to post the image without considering the effect it might have demonstrated a lack of sensitivity.
Some users accused her of being careless. Others called for more responsible use of social media platforms, particularly during times of global turmoil.
Netizens also felt the need to school the actress on teaching her daughter proper eating manners.
Some commenters expressed their concern about wasting food and the importance of teaching children not to throw food on the floor.
A user said: “We should teach our children not to waste food.
“Throwing food on the floor is disrespectful, especially when millions are starving.”
Others criticised Sarah Khan for sharing such images, suggesting that it was the parent’s responsibility to teach their children etiquette.
Another user added: “Sure, they are just kids, but it is the parent’s responsibility to teach them how to eat properly and not share such images on social media.”
In response to the backlash, Sarah Khan voiced her frustration, questioning the reasonableness of expectations from a two-year-old child.
She appealed to the critics, urging them to allow children to be children.
Sarah replied: “You want me to discipline a two-year-old who still poops in her pants? Expects them to eat in a proper manner like a grown-up? Let kids be kids please.”
Subsequently, in an effort to shield her daughter from further criticism, Sarah Khan disabled comments on the post.
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