Janhvi Kapoor's Makeup Artist Defends Her Amid Controversy Over 'Peddi'
Janhvi Kapoor's Makeup Artist Backs Her Amid Peddi Row: "It Is Easy To Blame The Actress"
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Following criticism of Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in the film 'Peddi', her makeup artist Savleen Kaur Manchanda defended her, stating Kapoor had raised concerns about the hypersexualization of her character during post-production. Director Buchi Babu Sana apologized for the backlash as the film continues to perform well at the box office.
- 01Janhvi Kapoor faced backlash for her role in 'Peddi', with accusations of hypersexualization.
- 02Her makeup artist, Savleen Kaur Manchanda, claimed Kapoor had objected to certain scenes during post-production.
- 03Manchanda stated that Kapoor's concerns reflected her stance against the industry's treatment of female characters.
- 04Director Buchi Babu Sana publicly apologized, asserting that there was no intention to objectify women in the film.
- 05'Peddi' has performed well at the box office, grossing over ₹130 crore in India since its release.
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Janhvi Kapoor is at the center of controversy following the release of her film 'Peddi', directed by Buchi Babu Sana, which has been criticized for allegedly hypersexualizing her character. In response to the backlash, Kapoor's makeup artist, Savleen Kaur Manchanda, defended her, stating that Kapoor had previously raised concerns about certain scenes during post-production. Manchanda shared that Kapoor objected to specific camera angles and questioned the inclusion of shots that focused on her appearance rather than character development. This aligns with Kapoor's public stance against the industry's tendency to oversexualize women. Director Buchi Babu Sana issued a public apology, emphasizing his respect for women and stating it was never his intention to objectify any female character. Despite the controversy, 'Peddi' has been successful at the box office, reportedly earning over ₹130 crore in India since its release on June 4.
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The controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in 'Peddi' has sparked discussions about the representation of women in cinema.
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