Janhvi Kapoor has candidly discussed her struggle with depression following the release of Dhadak, the Karan Johar-produced film that marked her entry into Bollywood. In a recent podcast, she reflected on how public praise for her performance contrasted sharply with her own internal experience. She admitted that after the film’s debut, she fell into a depressive state, driven by fears that her career might be over due to perceived audience rejection.
The actress shared that she previously sought validation from her late mother, the legendary Sridevi. After her mother’s passing, Janhvi found herself looking for approval from the audience instead. She confessed to having unrealistic expectations of universal acceptance, unaware at the time how unattainable that was. Despite Dhadak achieving commercial success, Janhvi viewed herself as a failure, focusing solely on negative feedback which shaped her perception of reality.
In a significant development earlier this year, Janhvi Kapoor’s romantic comedy Param Sundari, co-starring Sidharth Malhotra, was leaked on piracy websites soon after its theatrical release on August 29. This unauthorized distribution posed a serious threat to the film’s box office performance and undermined the creative efforts of the entire team.
Directed by Tushar Jalota, Param Sundari features a dynamic ensemble including Akshaye Khanna, Abhishek Bachchan, and Rajeev Khandelwal. The story revolves around a free-spirited Delhi boy and a disciplined Kerala girl navigating love amid cultural differences and family expectations.
The film’s leak appeared across multiple platforms in various qualities, from low-resolution 240p to high-definition 1080p. This widespread piracy has alarmed the film industry, as it not only diminishes financial returns but also devalues the hard work invested by filmmakers.
Under Indian copyright law, consuming pirated content carries severe consequences, including fines up to Rs 2 lakh and possible imprisonment. Cybersecurity experts also caution that piracy websites often contain malware, spyware, and phishing scams, which put users at risk of identity theft and financial fraud.
