After the ‘Peddi’ controversy, Janhvi Kapoor has signed a new untitled film with ‘Paglight’ director Umesh Bist. Hindi movie news

A month after the Peddi controversy, Janhvi Kapoor has signed Paglight director Umesh Beast for her next film, backed by Balaji Motion Pictures and Sikhya Entertainment, shooting from October-November. Umesh Bisto will also direct Paglight 2 with Sania Malhotra. Meanwhile, Janhvi Peddi has remained silent on the objectification row, which has sparked widespread industry backlash.

Janhvi Kapoor A month after the ‘Peddi’ controversy, first-time director Paglight has teamed up with Umesh Beast for his next big film. Meanwhile, the actress is yet to respond to the ‘Peddi’ row, where a section of netizens criticized the portrayal of her character Achiamma, accusing the makers of offending her.

Janhvi Kapoor’s new film is supported by Balaji and Sikhya

According to Variety India, Janhvi’s upcoming project remains untitled at this stage. The film will be produced by Dr Ekta KapoorIts Balaji Motion Pictures with Guneet Manga’s Sikhya Entertainment, is expected to start shooting around October-November this year. Details regarding the story, genre and cast are yet to be revealed.

Apart from Janhvi Kapoor’s film, ‘Paglight 2’ is also directed by Umesh Beast

Meanwhile, Umesh Beast will also helm the 2021 sequel to the Netflix hit ‘Paglight 2’, where Sania Malhotra is expected to return as Sandhya, continuing the story from where the first film left off.

Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ role sparked objectification controversy

Meanwhile, Janhvi’s role in ‘Peddi’ opened a larger conversation about how women are portrayed in commercial films. Many viewers found fault with the film’s camera angles, close-up shots, and romantic scenes, saying they made her a mere visual object rather than giving her character something meaningful to act out. Some put the blame on Janhvi, while others felt actors should not be held responsible for a filmmaker’s creative choices.

Director apologizes, celebs react to Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ row

In the wake of the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana apologized and removed the controversial scenes from the film. The row also drew reactions from several celebrities including Jaya Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Nithya Menen. Jagapati Babu And Dimple HayathiMany of whom have called for better written female characters and a greater shift in how women are portrayed in mainstream cinema.