Actress Janhvi Kapoor has openly criticized the sensationalism surrounding celebrity deaths by both traditional media and social media platforms. She voiced her frustration, citing the recent focus on veteran actor Dharmendra and the deeply personal experience of her mother Sridevi’s passing. Kapoor highlighted the challenges celebrities face when their private lives become public spectacle.
Kapoor pointed to a current media environment that often prioritizes harmful headlines and narratives. She argued that this pervasive culture has led to a significant erosion of human ethics, where people consume content that they might otherwise avoid. She emphasized a societal shift, noting a loss of collective consciousness that once deterred individuals from engaging with inappropriate content.
Speaking at the “We The Women” program, Kapoor also acknowledged that celebrities themselves bear some responsibility for this issue. She suggested that by providing views, comments, and likes to such content, they inadvertently fuel the very culture they criticize. This self-reflection underscores a complex dynamic between public figures and the digital ecosystem.
Kapoor shared how the media’s portrayal of her mother Sridevi’s death intensified her grief. She described the profound pain of losing a loved one and then witnessing that personal tragedy being turned into memes. She admitted to often avoiding public discussions about her mother’s death, fearing accusations of using her pain to gain attention or headlines.
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Looking ahead, Kapoor was last seen in the film “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.” She is next slated to appear in the Telugu film “Peddi,” where she will star alongside South Indian superstar Ram Charan. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana.