Janhvi Kapoor Faces Backlash For Liking Controversial Sridevi-Madhuri Comparison Post

Janhvi Kapoor is under fire after liking an Instagram reel comparing her late mother Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit. Fans debate whether it was accidental or intentional.

Janhvi Kapoor is under the spotlight after liking a controversial Instagram reel comparing her mother Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit, sparking debate across social media.

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After recent controversies involving Virat Kohli and Tamannaah Bhatia, actress Janhvi Kapoor has found herself in the spotlight for similar reasons. The 'Mili' actress is currently embroiled in a social media controversy after liking an Instagram reel that compared her late mother, legendary actress Sridevi, to Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit.

Madhuri Dixit vs Sridevi reel

The viral reel features two contrasting performances: on one side, Madhuri Dixit's iconic dance from Beta, with overlaid text alleging she won the Filmfare Best Actress award for a “vulgar step” and “doing nothing.” On the other side, the reel showcases Sridevi’s powerful double role in Khuda Gawah, with a caption claiming her “landmark performance” was overlooked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Janhvi’s Instagram handle was spotted among the users who liked the post, and a screenshot of it has gone viral—particularly on Reddit—sparking intense debate. Fans and critics alike are speculating about the implications of the actress's social media activity.

Netizens reaction

Many users have accused Janhvi of indirectly throwing shade at Madhuri Dixit while attempting to elevate her late mother’s cinematic legacy. “Even she will come up with the algorithm story now,” one Reddit user commented, referencing the recent “accidental like” explanations given by Virat Kohli and Tamannaah Bhatia for liking similar reels.

Another user wrote, “Wait for her to join the Kohli-Tamannaah gang of accidental likes.” A third added, “Yes, Beta was a hit, and Madhuri performed brilliantly. She earned that award not just for the dance, but for her overall acting.”

Some took a more sarcastic tone, with one user joking, “Another victim of the algorithm pandemic… hoping Instagram comes up with a vaccine soon.”

As of now, Janhvi Kapoor has not issued a public statement addressing the controversy or confirming whether the like was intentional. Meanwhile, as screenshots continue to circulate and Reddit threads buzz with speculation, many netizens remain unconvinced by the “accidental like” theory.