A file photo of Janhvi Kapoor | Photo Credit: Instagram



Janhvi Kapoor, daughter of late actor Sridevi Kapoor and producer Boney Kapoor, is all set to make her big-budget Bollywood debut with Dhadak on July 20. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film stars Shahid Kapoor's half-brother Ishaan Khatter in a key role alongside Janhvi.

And even before making her way to the big screen, Janhvi has become a target of trolls. When the trailer of Dhadak released, netizens were angry not just because they felt the film was a “glamourised” remake of Nagraj Manjule's Sairat, but also because they didn't approve of Janhvi's casting in the film. Many of them trolled Karan Johar for launching only star kids and also poured in hateful comments for Janhvi on social media.

On being asked about the wrath of netizens due to the raging nepotism debate in an interview with Reuters, Janhvi said that she does feel bullied at times as people are not that happy on her getting a chance in the film industry. “I underestimated how angry people are. They are pissed off. But I can’t judge. I can understand where their frustration is coming from. It must be hard. I do feel cornered and bullied at times. Like, “why are you so angry?” Maybe I suck, but give me a chance.”

She further added that there are people who are more talented than her but that she wouldn't pass on this opportunity because it is a big deal even for her. “I feel a responsibility towards them as well. I understand that you feel like you have been robbed of an opportunity that has been handed to me. I’m sure there are people who are more talented than me, and more good-looking than me – I promise you there are. But I am not going to pass on this opportunity just because… (trails off). It’s a big deal for me. Why the hell should I give it up?”

Janhvi shared that it'd be wrong on her part to take advantage of her opportunities and not give it her hundred per cent. “The only thing I can do is value it and make the most of it. It is wrong and messed up if I take advantage of it, am complacent and think it is my birthright to be here. I know it is not. I know I need to earn people’s love. I know I need to work ten times harder because there is a stigma attached to how I’ve gotten this opportunity.”

Meanwhile, the makers have unveiled the film's trailer and 3 songs from the film including the title track, Zingaat and Pehli Baar and several behind-the-scenes videos from the film.