Janhvi Kapoor Faces Backlash Over Param Sundari Accent

Janhvi Kapoor is once again in the middle of a storm. Her new film Param Sundari, a romantic comedy with Sidharth Malhotra, is coming on August 29. But before the release, her role as a Malayali girl had brought trouble. People are not happy with the way she spoke the Malayalam accent, and it has now turned into a big debate online.

Singer Pavitra Menon openly said the makers should have taken a real Malayali actress for the role. She added that Janhvi’s accent did not sound natural, and culture cannot be shown properly if the language itself feels wrong. Things became worse when a video came out where Janhvi was seen joking about the Malayalam accent. The clip went viral, and many started trolling her.

Pavitra’s video post was later removed from Instagram, but she shared screenshots and spoke again about the issue. This only increased the fight between Janhvi’s fans and critics. Some said acting is about skill, not roots, and an actor can play anyone if they prepare well. Others argued that regional roles should go to actors from that culture, as it feels more real on screen.

For Janhvi, this unwanted attention is both a challenge and free publicity. The makers have stayed silent, but fans are waiting to see how she will react. Whether she clears the air or ignores the noise, the controversy has already given the film extra hype. Now all eyes are on August 29, when the performance itself will answer the questions.