When Janhvi talked about being hypersexualized; Clip resurfaces amid Peddi controversy
As Peddi faces criticism for allegedly objectifying Janhvi Kapoor’s character, the actor’s earlier comments on consent and hyper-sexuality in films have resurfaced online.
Amidst the reaction to his portrayal of the character Achiyamma in pediAn old interview clip of Janhvi Kapoor, discussing excessive sexuality in cinema, has started circulating again on social media. In an April interview, the actor said that although sexuality on screen does not bother him if they have consented to it, he is not comfortable being sexual without his consent.
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Janhvi also revealed that she is learning to assert herself on film sets and speak up when filmmakers or cinematographers shoot her from angles in which she is uncomfortable. His comments have drawn renewed attention as producers pedi He faced criticism for the way his character was presented in the film.
Speaking on Raj Shamani’s podcast in April, he said, “I think at any and every stage, it’s important to ask yourself, what did I consent to? For example, I did a song called wet saree (In most beautiful) Where I am in a wet saree and dancing very sensually. The idea for it was, I wouldn’t say provocative, but it was an erotic song.”
“I think if someone looked at this and said, I’m not attracted to this girl, I would probably feel bad. But that’s very different from sexually abusing someone, especially without their consent. In any and every form, I have no objection to it. And that bothers me,” he added.
The actress further revealed that she is learning to push her boundaries on set, especially when it comes to how she is filmed. Janhvi said that she wanted to be able to object if a photography director placed the camera at an angle that made her uncomfortable, without being labeled as unprofessional.
While she admitted that she has often tried to be polite and carefully choose which battles to fight, Janhvi said she has become more confident about expressing her discomfort while maintaining professionalism and ensuring that her concerns are heard.
During the same conversation, the actor also spoke about how public perception and industry expectations can affect the work he is given. Janhvi said that filmmakers often want the audience to first see the heroine in a bikini or a glamorous avatar in their films and the casting decision is often based on what the audience likes about an actor.
Janhvi made her acting debut in 2018 with a romantic drama. heartbeat and has since appeared in films such as Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Roohi, Good Luck Jerry, Mili, Uljhan, Mr. and Mrs. Mahi And Devara: Part 1.
Recently, he earned praise for his performance homeboundDirected by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, in which she played the role of a lower caste woman overcoming social discrimination.
His latest release is pedi With Ram Charan, a film that has now started a wider conversation about the representation, consent and portrayal of women on screen.