Vanessa Hudgens sparks controversy by meditating like Pt Ravi Shankar in picture

Vanessa Hudgens may have landed herself in hot water after she posted a picture of herself on Instagram, meditating like the recently deceased sitar virtuoso Pt Ravi Shankar.

The former Disney star posted a series of exotic photos of herself in full sari on Facebook with the words: “Ravi Shankar, intense, meditating."

Hudgens looks coyly away from the camera and then challengingly at it in full traditional Indian garb including a bindi on her forehead and intricate gold hand jewellery, the Daily Mail reported.

Despite not having any Indian ancestry herself it is believed, the 24-year-old still took to the internet to compare herself to the legendary musician.

Hudgens later posted another snap of herself in a quirky black hat and round glasses while pulling a series of faux surprised faces.