Janhvi Kapoor addresses backlash over her performance in the film “Peddi,” describing it as an experience involving “extreme objectification.” Speaking on “Koffee with Karan 9,” she says the portrayal was “violating” and expresses regret that she did not raise concerns more strongly at the time.
Across outlets, Kapoor’s comments emphasize that female roles in film should be presented differently, drawing a link between “being sexy” and being “sexualised.” NDTV and Free Press Journal foreground her personal responsibility and reflections on what she could have done, including that she could have been more proactive in raising concerns. India Today and Times of India focus more directly on the film’s alleged flaws, with Times of India noting a call for directors to rethink such portrayals and describing director Buchi Babu Sana’s apology and commitment to changes.
The coverage largely agrees on the core points: Kapoor calls the portrayal “violating,” ties it to objectification and consent issues, and indicates she regrets not speaking up more. Where they differ, outlets vary the amount of detail on her reasoning, her specific reflections about pressure on set, and the inclusion of film and director specifics.
