Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has recently stirred up a storm on social media after liking an Instagram reel that sparked comparisons between her late mother Sridevi and Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit.
The post features a split-screen video showing two iconic performances: Madhuri’s famous dance number Dhak Dhak Karne Laga from Beta and Sridevi’s dramatic dual role in Khuda Gawah.
The reel’s captions suggest that Madhuri won a major acting award for what was described as a flashy (vulgar) dance performance, while Sridevi was unfairly overlooked despite delivering a powerful and pivotal role.
Janhvi Kapoor’s interaction with the post was quickly noticed and a screenshot showing her Instagram account among the likes began circulating online. The moment gained traction, especially on Reddit, where users debated the meaning behind her like.
Some accused her of subtly undermining Madhuri Dixit while trying to elevate her mother’s legacy and references were made to similar situations involving public figures like Virat Kohli and Tamannaah Bhatia, who blamed the Instagram algorithm after controversial posts were liked from their accounts.
Here is the reel:
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While some defended Madhuri, acknowledging the success of Beta and her strong acting performance beyond the dance sequence, others responded with sarcasm. Comments joking about the “algorithm pandemic” and hoping for a social media “vaccine” highlighted the skeptical tone of many users.
Janhvi likes post shading madhuri and praising sridevi
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So far, Janhvi has not commented on the matter, leaving the public to speculate on whether her action was a conscious decision or simply a social media slip. With the discussion continuing online, it’s clear that this small action has sparked a much larger conversation.
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