Bollywood’s favorite ‘outsider’ Janhvi Kapoor has found herself in the middle of a social media storm. After the massive backlash over her upcoming film Ulajh and its connection to the Peddi surname controversy, new screenshots have emerged that suggest Janhvi may have ‘liked’ a post that was critical of the whole situation.
The screenshots, which have gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), show Janhvi’s account having liked a post that called out the ‘Peddi’ angle. However, here’s the twist: that like is no longer visible on her profile. Fans are now wondering—did Janhvi accidentally like it and then quickly unlike it? Or is this just another case of social media mischief?
What exactly happened?
For those who missed it, the Peddi controversy erupted after reports suggested that Janhvi’s film Ulajh was allegedly inspired by the real-life story of a woman named Peddi, which led to accusations of cultural appropriation and insensitivity. The backlash was swift, with many calling out the film’s team for not handling the subject with care.
Amid this, a user on X posted a screenshot that appears to show Janhvi’s account having liked a tweet that criticized the film’s approach. The tweet in question reportedly said something along the lines of ‘This is tone-deaf and disrespectful.’ But when fans checked Janhvi’s likes, the activity was missing. Naturally, the internet went into detective mode.
Is this a case of ‘like and delete’? Or could it be a glitch? Industry insiders say that stars often accidentally like posts while scrolling, only to quickly unlike them to avoid drama. But given the timing, it’s hard not to see this as a deliberate move—or a slip-up.
Netizens react with memes and theories
As expected, the internet didn’t let this slide. Within hours, the screenshots were shared thousands of times, with fans and trolls alike jumping to conclusions. Some praised Janhvi for ‘subtly showing her stance,’ while others accused her of being ‘fake’ for removing the like.
One user wrote, ‘She liked it and then unliked it because she realized her PR team would kill her. Classic Janhvi.’ Another commented, ‘If she really agreed with the criticism, she should have just left it. This is so messy.’
But here’s the thing—no one can confirm whether the like was genuine or a result of a hacked account or a technical glitch. X has been known to have bugs where likes sometimes disappear or appear incorrectly. Still, for the gossip mill, facts are optional when there’s drama to be had.
What does Janhvi’s camp say?
So far, Janhvi Kapoor and her team have remained silent on the matter. No official statement has been issued, and her social media activity has been business as usual—posting about her upcoming projects and gym selfies. But the silence is only adding fuel to the fire.
Meanwhile, the Ulajh team is reportedly trying to distance themselves from the Peddi controversy, with sources close to the production saying, ‘The film is a work of fiction and any resemblance to real-life events is coincidental.’ But with Janhvi’s alleged like now part of the narrative, the damage control might just be getting started.
Whether this is a genuine moment of solidarity with critics or just another day in the chaotic world of Bollywood social media, one thing is clear: Janhvi can’t seem to catch a break. And honestly? We’re here for the drama.