Janhvi Kapoor Responds to Kabir Singh Controversy, Says It's Art and It is Not Supposed to Cater to Societal Norms 

Kabir Singh has been one of the most controversial films of the year. From netizens to actors, everyone has spoken about the film's content and whether the film glorifies toxic masculinity has been one of the most debated topics online. After South actress Parvathy's response on the film went viral, another Bollywood actress has now spoken about the film but this time in its favour. Actress Janhvi Kapoor recently appeared on Neha Dhupia's podcast No Filter Neha Season 4 and spoke about the success of Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh. Parvathy Explains How Joker's Flawed Character Was Better Portrayed as Opposed to Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy.

The actress stated that she loved the film and that it's a work of art and should not cater to societal norms, and what is right and what is wrong. Speaking on the show, she said, "I loved Kabir Singh. I understand people’s concern. I think cinema in our country plays such a big part in creating an impression on the minds of the general public, so I understand why people feel that it might encourage men to act a certain way. But it’s art! It’s not supposed to cater to societal norms, and what is right and what is wrong. It’s one man’s reality, it’s one man’s opinion of someone’s reality. It’s a grey character, that’s the point of it. If you only make sanitised, society-approved empty shells of characters, then what’s the point? He’s supposed to be f**ked up. Isn’t cinema art and isn’t art supposed to be a reflection of yourself."

Further adding to it, she said, "I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. Frida Kahlo painted really disturbing images but it was called feminism because it’s her reality. You can’t filter it, then it’s not art. Then where’s the heart in it?”Shahid Kapoor Defends Kabir Singh, Says 'Maybe the Way Kabir Loves Preeti, People Love This Film'.

Not long ago, Uyare actress Parvathy spoke about the problem with Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy as opposed to Joker, all of which have flawed characters as their lead. Parvathy had mentioned that it was Kabir Singh's visual grammar of glorification that was a problem.

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