Jaya Bachchan criticized the objectification of women in films, referencing her own experience, amid controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in _Peddi_.
Jaya Bachchan speaks out against women objectification
Jun 08, 2026
02:31 pm
What's the storyAmid the raging controversy over Janhvi Kapoor's role in Peddi, actors Jaya Bachchan, Asha Parekh, and Kareena Kapoor Khan have spoken out against women's objectification in cinema.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Bachchan recalled an incident from her career where a director attempted to oversexualize her during a scene.
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