Janhvi Kapoor Addresses Objectification in ‘Peddi’
Janhvi Kapoor addressed the criticism surrounding her character in 'Peddi', admitting it was problematic and reflecting on her privilege in the industry.
Janhvi Kapoor acknowledged the criticism of her role in the film ‘Peddi’, admitting that it involved problematic portrayals of her character. During a recent appearance on Karan Johar’s show, she stated, “Was it problematic? Was it extreme objectification? Did it even propagate sexual assault narratively? Yes.”
She reflected that the focus on sexualizing her character overshadowed the dignity it should have had. Janhvi noted that she regretted not speaking up sooner about her concerns regarding the portrayal. She explained that while the script included certain scenes, the filming angles were not clearly communicated to her beforehand.
The backlash prompted her to reconsider her approach and decisions in the industry. She expressed a belief that she should have utilized her position to question the script and the portrayal of female characters. Janhvi pointed out the lack of access to complete scripts or scene details that many actors, particularly in the South Indian film industry, face.
“I should have taken advantage of my privilege,” she remarked, recognizing the importance of voicing concerns on set. The experience has led her to emphasize the need for clearer communication regarding character representations in film.
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