Janhvi Kapoor defends Malayals accent in 'Param Sundari' roll: 'Of course I'm not a malaber ...'

Actor Janhvi Kapoor responded to the growing online criticism of her accent and portrayal of a Malayali character in her emerging romantic comedy ‘Param Sundari’. Janhvi spoke to ET Digital and made it clear that her character in the film of a mixed South Indian heritage is-‘-half-Tamilian and Half-Malayali’. Janhvi Kapoor on the setback of her ‘param sundari’ role received ‘finally was a story that had it all, but also gave me the chance to go to my roots,’ Janhvi said. “Of course, I’m not a malaulan, and my mother wasn’t, but my character is actually half-tamiles and half-Malayali. I’ve always been very interested in that terrain and that culture, and I’m also a big fan of Malayalam Cinema. ” The deceased mother of Janhvi, legendary actor Sridevi, was Tamilian, a detail that Janhvi subtly referred as she discussed her interest in the film and cultural landscape. The explanation comes as social media debates over her performance continue to increase, with many users questioning the authenticity of her accent and cultural representation. While Janhvi did not directly address the trolling, she talked about her personal connection to the film and the role. When did the setback get out of hand? The setback received more attention after Malayales singer Pavithra Menon put a video criticism of Janhvi’s performance and styling in the film, expressing disappointment on how the Malayal identity was depicted. Menon’s video was later removed by Instagram after a copyright charge. She later shared a screenshot of the notice, saying that the removal was due to a claim from a ‘third party’. Despite the controversy, ‘Param Sundari’ remains one of the most expected releases of the season. Next to Janhvi the film also contains Sidharth Malhotra