06 June,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan in ‘Peddi’
What worked earlier no longer passes muster. Times have changed, and so have the rules around how sexuality is portrayed onscreen. When the song âHellallallo' from Ram Charan's âPeddi' dropped, it drew flak for being overly vulgar and sexualised. With the sports drama releasing on Friday (June 5), the controversy snowballed, as social media users complained that Janhvi Kapoor's character, Achiyamma, lacked depth and served merely as a glamour prop. Some even argued that âPeddi' normalises harassment and unwarranted advances. While the criticism hasn't dented the box-office numbers, supporters insist the film is a rooted mass entertainer and that its emotional and sporting highs outweigh the romance track. The real plot twist, however, came when Janhvi briefly liked a post criticising her character's portrayal before swiftly removing it. Fans are applauding people for speaking up, but who's to say this isn't a cleverly orchestrated PR move? Only insiders know.
Rs 135 cr
Approximate worldwide opening collection of âPeddi'
Throwback pictures of Jackie Shroff and Ayesha Shroff
At a time when some relationships barely survive a year, Jackie Shroff and Ayesha Shroff are celebrating 39 years of togetherness. The loved-up couple took to social media to mark the occasion. From their courtship days to their wedding memories, Ayesha shared a carousel post packed with nostalgia.
1987: The year Jackie Shroff and Ayesha Shroff tied the knot
"Happy Anniversary to the Rock in my life! @apnabhidu (sic)", she wrote. Jackie responded with a string of heart emojis. The post featured glimpses of their younger years, wedding day, and family portraits with their kids Tiger and Krishna Shroff. Now that's a love story built to last.
