Janhvi Kapoor admits she was not alert enough to Peddi objectification: ‘It was a violating experience’

Janhvi Kapoor has reflected on the backlash over her portrayal in Peddi, admitting she should have been more vigilant about the character's objectification and raising concerns about the film's depiction of sexual assault. Read on.

New Delhi: Janhvi Kapoor has opened up about the criticism surrounding her portrayal in Peddi, admitting that the film’s treatment of her character was problematic and that she could have been more vigilant about how she was presented on screen. The actor also acknowledged that the narrative risked normalising sexual assault, saying the experience continues to weigh on her conscience.

During her upcoming appearance on Koffee With Karan, Janhvi discussed the backlash with host Karan Johar. The conversation comes months after the sports action drama, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and starring Ram alongside Janhvi, faced criticism over the hypersexualisation of her character, Achiyamma.

Janhvi Kapoor takes responsibility for her portrayal in Peddi

When Karan asked Janhvi how she had processed the controversy, the actor spoke about the impact the film’s narrative could have on women and society.

“I feel many people worked really hard on that film and I really didn’t know if there was anything to say. It weighs heavily on my conscience the sort of negative impact a narrative like........

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