The Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has inadvertently become the subject of online discussion and it is not related with her acting performances or movies. This follows her apparent approval of an Instagram reel that drew a comparison between her mother, the celebrated late actress Sridevi and the iconic Madhuri Dixit.
The reel, which has since gained considerable traction, presents a split-screen view juxtaposing a memorable dance sequence by Madhuri Dixit from the movie Beta with Sridevi’s performance in Khuda Gawah, where she played a dual role.
Accompanying the visuals were captions that alleged Madhuri Dixit received the Filmfare Best Actress award for a “vulgar step” and “doing nothing,” while simultaneously claiming Sridevi was “ignored” despite delivering a “landmark performance” that was central to her film’s success.
Janhvi Kapoor’s interaction with this post, specifically her “like,” did not escape the notice of online observers. A screenshot capturing her Instagram handle among those who appreciated the reel has rapidly spread, particularly on the social media platform Reddit. This has ignited a wave of debate among fans and critics regarding the implications of her action.
Many online commentators are interpreting Janhvi Kapoor’s “like” as an indirect critique of Madhuri Dixit, potentially intended to elevate her mother’s cinematic legacy. Drawing parallels with a recent incident involving Virat Kohli and Tamannaah Bhatia, who attributed their similar social media activity to accidental “likes,” one Reddit user sarcastically commented on Kapoor possibly resorting to the “algorithm story”.
Another user echoed this sentiment, anticipating her joining the “Kohli-Tamannaah gang of accidental like posts”. Countering the reel’s narrative, a third comment acknowledged the success of Madhuri Dixit’s Beta and her brilliant performance, asserting that her award was well-deserved and not solely based on a dance number.
The online reaction ranged from accusatory to sarcastic, with one user quipping about an “algorithm pandemic” and hoping for an “Instagram vaccine”.
As of now, Janhvi Kapoor has not released any statement to clarify her engagement with the viral post or address whether the “like” was intentional. However, with the screenshot continuing to circulate and online forums actively discussing the matter, the prevailing sentiment suggests that the “accidental like” explanation may not be readily accepted by the internet community.
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