Janhvi Kapoor Expresses Shame Over 'Peddi' Controversy on Koffee With Karan
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Times of India
Janhvi Kapoor stated on Koffee With Karan that she will "forever carry the shame" of the 'Peddi' controversy, admitting it propagated a sexual assault narrative. She acknowledged that the portrayal was "extreme objectification" and problematic. Kapoor expressed regret for not being more vigilant during filming and for not intervening more forcefully. She conveyed that the negative impact of such a narrative on society, particularly for her gender, weighs heavily on her conscience.
Why it matters
Kapoor's public acknowledgement of the 'Peddi' controversy's problematic nature highlights the responsibility of actors and filmmakers in shaping societal narratives, especially concerning sexualisation and gender representation in cinema.
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