Janhvi Kapoor on Dahi Handi Viral Clip: Slams Meme Edits, Says ‘Video Kaat Ke Bana Diya’

Janhvi Kapoor recently addressed the backlash she faced after a video of her chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" at a Dahi Handi event in Mumbai went viral. The actress attended the Janmashtami celebration in Ghatkopar, where she was invited to break the traditional matki. In the video, she is seen smashing the pot with a coconut and then raising the chant, which quickly caught netizens' attention.

Some social media users mocked her, suggesting she confused the festival with Independence Day. Others criticised her for allegedly turning a religious event into a nationalistic slogan. Responding to this criticism, Janhvi shared the full clip on Instagram Stories to provide context. In this longer version, BJP MLA Ram Kadam can be heard prompting the crowd with "Bolo Bharat Mata Ki Jai," after which Janhvi repeats it before breaking the matki.

Janhvi's Response to Criticism

The actress expressed frustration over how genuine moments were selectively edited into meme content without context. She wrote, "Just for context full video lol. Unke bolne ke baad nahi bolti toh problem, aur bolo toh bhi video ko kaat ke meme material. Waise sirf Janmashtami ke din nahi, roz bolungi Bharat mata ki jaiiiii." Her note suggests that if she had remained silent after Kadam's prompt, it might have been seen as disrespectful.

Reactions to her clarification remain mixed. One user commented on X, "Please don't ruin Hindu festival celebrations. If you are here for promotions, kindly understand the festival and its importance." Meanwhile, another joked on Instagram about her mixing up festivals and occasions due to her busy schedule.

Upcoming Film Release

Despite the controversy, Janhvi stands by her words, asserting that patriotism should not be limited to specific days. On the professional front, she is gearing up for the release of "Param Sundari," where she stars opposite Sidharth Malhotra. The film is set to hit theatres on August 29, and promotions are currently underway in Lucknow.

Janhvi's experience highlights how easily public figures can be misrepresented through selective editing of videos. Her situation underscores the challenges celebrities face when their light-hearted interactions are trimmed into viral snippets without proper context.