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KATSEYE's Lara Raj wears 'sindoor' to Paris Fashion Week; sparks controversy

short by Ishita Ranganath / on Saturday, 3 October, 2026
KATSEYE's Lara Raj, a Tamil-origin singer, sparked debate after being spotted with a sindoor-like red streak on her forehead at Paris Fashion Week. An Instagram user called it a "diaspora identity crisis" and questioned using Indian imagery for an "ethnic edge". Another wrote, "First in my bloodline to see performative sindoor." Earlier, Lara wore a tank top featuring Goddess Lakshmi.
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