Mumbai, October 29, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Actress Janhvi Kapoor has opened up about the criticism surrounding the portrayal of her character in the upcoming sports drama ‘Peddi’, saying she is glad the issue became a major talking point as it could encourage greater sensitivity towards actresses who express discomfort with how their characters are presented.
During her recent appearance on ‘Koffee With Karan’ alongside Varun Dhawan, Janhvi addressed the criticism over the alleged objectification of her character in the film. Rather than dismissing the concerns, the actress offered a different perspective, suggesting that the discussion might help ensure that actresses are taken more seriously when they raise objections about their portrayal.
“I’m glad it became such a big deal, my portrayal in ‘Peddi’, so maybe next time an actress says she’s uncomfortable, they won’t look at her like an alien,” Janhvi said.
Speaking about the issue, the ‘Dhadak’ actress admitted that she had initially been hesitant to address the controversy because many people had worked hard on the project.
“I really didn’t know what to say or if there was anything really to even say because it’s important that I take ownership from my half of…whatever that fiasco was because it weighs heavily on my conscience the sort of negative impact and a narrative like that can have on our society, specific to my gender,” she said.
Janhvi acknowledged feeling ashamed about the potential impact of the portrayal on society and admitted that she could have been more vigilant in raising her concerns.
“Could have I done more? Could I have been more vigilant? Could I have made a bigger scene? A hundred percent, yes. Was it problematic? Was it extreme objectification? Did it even propagate sexual assault narratively? Yes,” she said.
The ‘Mili’ actress also revealed that she had repeatedly questioned herself over whether she should have objected more firmly during the filming of the sports drama.
“Again, I don’t like saying this because it sounds like I am shifting blame but you know how it’s like, ‘Yes, whatever the director says, you have to be professional, you have to listen to the director.’ So, I was really navigating how to make things less problematic as best I thought, as and when information was becoming available to me,” she said.
Through her remarks, Janhvi highlighted the challenges actresses may face when trying to balance professional expectations with their personal discomfort over the portrayal of their characters. She expressed hope that the discussion surrounding ‘Peddi’ would encourage filmmakers and industry professionals to respond more sensitively when performers raise concerns about objectification.
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