Janhvi Kapoor Recalls Being ‘Sexualised’ By Media In Her Early Teens; Here’s What She Said…
In a recent discussion on the official YouTube channel of Dharma Productions, Jhanvi Kapoor, joined by co-star Rajkummar Rao and producer Karan Johar, candidly spoke about her experience of being sexualized at a young age.
When asked by Karan Johar about handling persistent objectification, Jhanvi revealed, “I feel like this is also an aspect that I have been navigating for a long time. The first time I felt sexualized by the media was when I was 12-13 years old.”
Jhanvi Sexualized At The Age Of 12-13.
Jhanvi continued” I went for an event with Mom and Dad. There were pictures of me in the media, and social media had just started. I found pictures of me on what seemed like a pornographic site, and boys in my school were looking at it and laughing.”
Reflecting on the ongoing struggle, she added, “It is a very weird thing to navigate, and I have been navigating it for a very long time. I think I am very apologetic about where I come from and need to get over that. I am sure other people deal with it in a much different sense”. She still thinks the way she was explaining it and her experiences of it were very privileged. But it was complicated.
There is a sort of character assassination that a girl faces when she dresses in a way that makes it seem like she is comfortable with her sexuality.”
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All Set For Mr And Mrs Mahi
Janhvi Kapoor is gearing up for the release of the sports drama ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi,’ directed by Sharan Sharma. ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ marks Kapoor’s fourth theatrical release following ‘Dhadak’ (2018), ‘Roohi’ (2021), and ‘Mili’ (2022). She has two more films lined up for this year: the political thriller ‘Ulajh’ and the Pan India project ‘Devara’ alongside Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan.
Rajkummar Rao, Kapoor’s co-star in ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi,’ also has a busy schedule ahead. After his role in ‘Srikanth,’ he will appear in ‘Stree 2’ and ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ in 2024.
Jhanvi’s First Attempt At Portraying A Cricketer
In a previous interview with Mid-Day, Kapoor disclosed her rigorous preparation for her role in ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi,’ stating, “It was an exhaustive process of six months to get into the skin of the character and sync into the role,” highlighting her dedication to portraying a cricketer authentically.
