Kareena Kapoor faces backlash post sharing quote on luxury; Redditor marks, "says the one with Pataudi palace"

Kareena Kapoor Khan has found herself in the middle of controversy after sharing a quote on Instagram that suggests luxury isn't about money, but rather the small joys of life. The post, which she attributed to veteran Hollywood filmmaker Clint Eastwood, quickly drew attention online—particularly from Reddit users, who were quick to call out the apparent irony in her statement.

Kareena, who is known for her luxurious lifestyle and status as the daughter-in-law of the Pataudi family, reposted the quote on her Instagram Stories, encouraging her followers to "Read it again and again." The quote emphasized that luxury should be found in laughter, friends, good health, and the love of family, rather than in material possessions like watches, mansions, or expensive gifts.

However, many Reddit users were not convinced by Kareena’s endorsement of the sentiment. One user commented on the irony, pointing out that it is easy for someone with her wealth and privilege to make such statements. "Made me laugh. People living in luxury talking about how luxury is not the most important thing in life," the user wrote, adding that it feels "tone-deaf" when the ultra-rich speak about how money isn’t everything.

Other users echoed similar thoughts, with one comparing Kareena's statement to a famous line from The Godfather Part II: "This contempt for money is just another trick of the rich to keep the poor without it." Some highlighted Kareena's annual trips to the Swiss resort town of Gstaad and her life in the opulent Pataudi Palace, questioning how someone with access to such wealth could speak about luxury in this way.

While many criticized Kareena for her post, a few came to her defense, suggesting that only those who have experienced wealth can truly understand that money isn’t the key to happiness. "Those who don't have it will obviously want it, but only those who have had it will know its true value," one Redditor wrote.

On the professional front, Kareena Kapoor Khan continues to be a force in the film industry. She is set to appear in The Buckingham Murders, Singham Again, and an upcoming project directed by Meghna Gulzar, ensuring that she remains one of Bollywood's most bankable stars.