Janhvi Kapoor calls filmmaking 'an act of service'
New Delhi, June 1
Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Telugu film "Peddi", feels filmmaking is ultimately an "act of service" for audiences and said that while people may be quick to judge, their opinions are important as they help artists improve their craft and create better work.
Talking to IANS about the culture of social media users "writing obituaries" for films without watching them, the actress, who made her Bollywood debut in 2018 with the film "Dhadak", said if a film is made with honesty and a good intention, then it reaches the people that it has to.
Janhvi told IANS: "I think if a film, if it's made with honesty and if it's made with hard work and a good intention, then it reaches the people that it has to. And I know that people are quick to judge. But at the end of the day, it's an act of service, right?"
She added: "We're making films to reach the audiences, to entertain them. So you can't completely disregard what they're feeling or what they're saying. I mean, I think the audience is God and we're only catering and trying to serve them."
The 29-year-old actress welcomes all opinions.
"So, I mean, all their opinions are welcome. And if it results in us making better work and doing better work, then we'll take all of it," she concluded.
Talking about Peddi, the film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film also stars Boman Irani, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu. The film is finally releasing on June 4.
In the Bollywood front, she was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari by Shashank Khaitan. It also stars Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Filmmaking as an act of service? Interesting take! I appreciate Janhvi's humility in saying she's open to opinions. But honestly, the real service would be making more original content like "Peddi" seems to be, rather than those endless sequels and reboots. Hope the Telugu film does well! 🙏
Good words from Janhvi. But actions matter more. Her Bollywood films haven't exactly set the box office on fire, so maybe she should focus on her craft first before giving philosophical speeches. Still, if "Peddi" is honest and well-made, I'll watch it. That's the true test.
I think she's absolutely right. People on social media love to trash films before even watching them. It's a toxic culture. If the makers are putting in honest effort, they deserve respect. And yes, as audience, we should give constructive feedback, not hateful obituaries. Well said, Janhvi! 💯
I'm a filmmaker from the US, and this resonates. Cinema is about connecting with people. The Indian film industry is massive and diverse — from Bollywood to Tollywood. It's refreshing to hear a young star acknowledge that criticism can be a tool for growth. Best wishes for "Peddi"!
Service? That sounds like PR talk. Filmmaking is entertainment, and if the audience doesn't like it, they'll say so. She's getting defensive because her films haven't been universally
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