Easy to blame the actress: Janhvi Kapoor’s makeup artist Peddi is in controversy
The debate surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s role in Peddi has heated up after a member of her team shared claims about what happened behind the scenes. Here’s the latest discussion that has broken out.
controversy all around pedi The matter has taken a new turn after Janhvi Kapoor’s make-up artist Savleen Kaur Manchanda was seen defending the actress against the criticism regarding her character in the film. As debate continues online about the alleged hypersexualization of Kapoor’s character, Sevlin suggested that the actor had raised concerns about the first few scenes that ultimately made it into the final cut.
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Sharing a post on Instagram, Sevleen reposted the claim that Kapoor had objected to certain shots during post-production and questioned the scenes, which reflect the industry’s tendency to overly sexualize female characters. The post argued that it is unfair to put the blame on the actor without considering what might have happened behind the scenes.
Take a look at his post:
The post reads, “It’s easy to blame an actress for her roles, but the actual timeline tells a different story.”
What are the charges against Peddi?
The discussion started when many viewers criticized Kapoor’s characterization pediHe alleged that some scenes focused more on his physical appearance rather than developing his role in the story.
The debate escalated when fan accounts circulated screenshots of messages they claimed were sent by the actor. According to those messages, Kapoor had repeatedly requested that certain scenes not be included in the film. However, the authenticity of those messages has not been independently confirmed, and the actor has not commented publicly on the claims.
How has the film team responded?
Amid the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana issued a public apology and acknowledged the audience’s concerns. In a statement shared on X, he said that the team has taken the feedback seriously and will make changes to the parts that were criticized.
Despite the controversy, pediStarring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, has continued to perform strongly at the box office, with the film maintaining the momentum in its opening weekend.