Social media influencer Laxmi Narayan Sahu has gone viral on Instagram with a creative painting that rebrands Parle-G biscuits with a new cover featuring Mia Khalifa, a former adult film star. Sahu’s painting has garnered nearly 70 million views on his Instagram Reel, where he showcases the process of converting the iconic Parle-G girl to Mia Khalifa. The painting has sparked a range of reactions on social media, with some users joking about Sahu’s bold move and others praising his artistic skills.
Mia Khalifa, the subject of Sahu’s painting, is a Lebanese-American artist who has retired from the adult film industry and now focuses on social media, fashion, business, and politics. She is a passionate pro-Palestine activist and has built a successful career as a social media personality, webcam model, and sports commentator. Khalifa has spoken publicly about her struggles with self-acceptance, feeling pressure to keep her past career private, and receiving backlash, including death threats from ISIS, for performing in porn movies while wearing a hijab.
The creation of the parody cover has sparked a debate on social media, with some users defending Sahu’s art as a creative expression, while others have criticized the move as disrespectful to Khalifa’s past and the cultural norms of India. Despite the controversy, Sahu’s artwork has gained immense popularity, and some users are even predicting that Parle-G sales will increase due to the attention. The dust-up has also led to increased interest in Khalifa’s journey, with some users curious to learn more about her life, her transition from adult films to fashion and business, and her struggles with self-acceptance.