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Sari or Sorry?

Mandira apologised on television and said her intention was not to hurt anyone's sentiments. But the incident touched a raw chord among several women who fashionably dress most often only in a sari.

Here is what some of them had to say when asked if they would dare to wear a sari that had the imprint of the Indian flag.

Shobhaa De

Columnist and writer

Most definitely I will wear it, and with pride. But only after taking into consideration the laws and rules here. We have every right to sport the tricolour provided we don't bend rules in our enthusiasm.

Aparna Sen

Filmmaker

I don't think any part of the body is inferior to the other. An imprint of the national flag on any piece of cloth is trivialising it. And I don't like saris with emblems or any poetry written on them.

Saira Banu

Actress

I wouldn't like to wear it but if the imprint of the flag is on an elevated position, I may. Maybe the shoulder or my pallu. We must understand that there is a great sanctity attached to the national flag.

Hema Malini

Actress and MP

It's an insult to wear the flag as a fashion statement without any thought. I will wear it, but not below my heart, and it has to suit the occasion. Ideally the tricolour should be perched on my shoulder.

Kirron Kher

Actress

I don't think I will wear it. For me, the flag has got a more poignant significance. It shouldn't be used for flippant things. I don't mind if the coffin of a martyr is draped with the flag.