Janhvi Kapoor used her turn on Karan Johar’s couch to address two things she has been asked about for months: her personal life and the criticism around “Peddi.” She appeared with Varun Dhawan in episode 3 of “Koffee With Karan 9,” which premiered on October 28 at 7 pm IST. esquireindia
“Peddi,” directed by Buchi Babu Sana and headlined by Ram Charan, released on June 4, 2026. After release, it drew criticism over how Janhvi’s character was presented, including camera shots focusing on her body and a romantic sequence audiences questioned for its treatment of consent. bollywoodhungamabollywoodhungama
On the show, Janhvi called the experience “violating,” according to Bollywood Hungama, and acknowledged that the “extreme objectification” had been a problem. She also said she wished she had spoken up more strongly while the film was being made. She told Karan and Varun that she had expressed discomfort during shooting and even in post-production. The source text quotes her saying she is not blaming anyone and that she trusted the director, and that she will now pay closer attention to how she is shot. It also says she was glad people protested, and hoped no other lead actress would face the same. bollywoodhungamabollywoodhungama
She also said scripts rarely show where the camera angles will be. The source text frames this as a feature of working “in the South,” but the report I found presents it as a remark about scripts generally, so avoid attributing it to a whole industry. The “Peddi” debate came up earlier in the season, too, when Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna discussed it on an October 21 episode.
On Shikhar and Ishaan
When Karan asked whether she is dating Shikhar, Janhvi said yes, but said she doesn’t understand why people want to know so much. Karan recalled that Shikhar stood by her, and she said he took a break from his studies to be with her in Mumbai after her mother, Sridevi, died in 2018, staying for a month.
The source headline suggests she “was dating Ishaan.” In fact, Karan listed her past link with Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi said the conversation was getting too far. A Gulf News report notes the pair never confirmed the rumours of a relationship, though they made their debut together in “Dhadak.” Treat that line as a host’s prompt, not an admission.
On Varun
Janhvi recalled that on the set of “Bawaal” she was so excited to see Varun that she broke the glass she was holding, and he stopped midway through coming to hug her.
Why It Matters
Janhvi’s comments are notable because actors rarely discuss discomfort about how a film shot them while it is still in cinemas or on streaming. Her remarks add to an industry conversation on consent, camera angles and how much say actors have. Her comment on speaking up earlier is the sort of reflection that audiences and colleagues may respond to.
What Comes Next
Expect clips and reactions to circulate in the days after the episode. Neither the “Peddi” makers nor Ishaan had responded in the reports found. Bolly Orbit will update this report as developments emerge.
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