Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Janhvi Kapoor: Star Kids' Struggles Are 'Tone Deaf'
Janhvi Kapoor, daughter of Boney Kapoor and the late Sridevi, discussed the challenges faced by star kids in Bollywood.
She believes it's not appropriate for them to complain about struggles due to their privileged backgrounds.
She mentioned that people aren't interested in hearing star kids' struggles.
She thinks star kids' complaints are tone-deaf in comparison to outsiders.
This conversation touches on a larger discussion about who gets to speak about their difficulties in the film industry.
Her remarks come after Ananya Panday faced criticism for a similar comment.
Janhvi Kapoor shared her views on the 'insider vs outsider' debate.
She said it's 'tone deaf' for star kids to complain about struggles.
Kapoor believes star kids shouldn't complain due to their privileged backgrounds.
She stated that no one wants to hear star kids' struggles.
Her comments were made during a Filmfare interview for her new movie, 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari'.
- Who
- Janhvi Kapoor
- What
- Discussed the 'insider vs. outsider' debate in Bollywood, stating star kids shouldn't complain.
- When
- October 4, 2025
- Where
- Filmfare interview
- Why
- To offer her perspective on the insider vs. outsider debate in Bollywood.
Insiders
Outsiders
Complaints
Insiders
Janhvi Kapoor believes star kids' complaints are not relatable due to their privileged backgrounds.
Outsiders
Outsiders' struggles are very different and the insiders don't understand it.
- Subject
- Bollywood insider-outsider debate
- Actor
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Quote
- It's 'tone deaf' for star kids to speak about struggle
- Film Promotion
- Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
- Review Summary
- Film is hilarious, romantic, and observant of its time.
- Lead Actor
- Varun Dhawan