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Watch: Janhvi Kapoor's old clip on being sexualised resurfaces amid Peddi backlash
Updated On: 05 June, 2026 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As Janhvi Kapoor and Peddi continue to receive criticism over her characterisation in the film, which many are calling oversexualised, an old clip of the actress saying she is not okay with it is now going viral

Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi. Pic via Instagram
Janhvi Kapoor has been making headlines ever since her recent film, Peddi, with Ram Charan hit theatres on June 4, 2026. Ever since the film hit the screens, fans have been upset over her portrayal in the sports drama and have accused the makers of oversexualising her. Amid the backlash, a video of the actress, in which she addressed this issue and spoke about how oversexualisation affected her, has gone viral.
When Janhvi Kapoor spoke about oversexualised
In April this year, Janhvi Kapoor was seen on Raj Shamani’s podcast, where she spoke about being sexualised by paps as well as in films. The actress admitted that the portrayal on screen bothers her.
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