Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has responded to the trolling she faced after a video of her chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” during a Dahi Handi event went viral. The incident, which took place at a Janmashtami celebration in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, quickly became a topic of debate on social media, with many netizens questioning her choice of words at a religious event.
The Viral Video and Public Reaction
On Saturday, Janhvi attended a Janmashtami event in Mumbai, where she was seen participating in the traditional Dahi Handi festivities. As part of the celebration, she broke the matki (pot) with a coconut and shouted “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” a slogan typically associated with patriotic events like Independence Day or Republic Day.
This spontaneous moment quickly went viral, but it was met with mixed reactions. Many people found it amusing and jokingly suggested that Janhvi had mixed up Janmashtami with national events, while others criticized her for what they called a “goof-up.” Some took to social media to label her action as inappropriate for the occasion. One user wrote on X, “I request all Bollywood celebrities, please don’t ruin Hindu festival celebrations. If you are here for promotions, kindly understand the festival and its importance.” Another user joked, “Rotated so hard between occasions and festivals this week that she forgot their names and reasons.”
Janhvi’s Clarification and Response
Rather than letting the trolling slide, Janhvi decided to respond and provide context behind the viral clip. The actress took to her Instagram stories to share the full video, explaining that the video had been edited to create a meme. In the unedited version, BJP MLA Ram Kadam is heard prompting the crowd with, “Bolo Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” before Janhvi joins in. Following the chant, she proceeds to break the matki.
Janhvi addressed the trolls with a witty message, writing, “Just for context full video lol. Unke bolne ke baad nahi bolti toh problem, aur bolo toh bhi video ko kaat ke meme material. (laughing emoji) Waise sirf Janmashtami ke din nahi, roz bolungi Bharat mata ki jaiiiii. (If I didn’t say it after they did, that would’ve been a problem. And if I do say it, the video gets edited and turned into meme material. By the way, not just on Janmashtami — I’ll say Bharat Mata Ki Jai every single day).”
Work Front and Upcoming Film
Despite the trolling, Janhvi has kept a positive attitude and continues to focus on her work. The actress is currently promoting her upcoming film Param Sundari, where she stars opposite Sidharth Malhotra. The film, set to hit theatres on August 29, is generating considerable buzz, and Janhvi’s fans are excited to see her in a new role.
The incident, while amusing to some, highlights how easily moments can be taken out of context in today’s digital age. Despite the backlash, Janhvi’s calm and confident response proves her resilience and unwavering pride in her patriotism.
