{"id":2360523,"date":"2026-04-06T08:35:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2360523"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:35:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:35:06","slug":"janhvi-kapoor-slams-invasive-paparazzi-culture-over-sexualisation-and-non-consensual-imagery-of-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/janhvi-kapoor-slams-invasive-paparazzi-culture-over-sexualisation-and-non-consensual-imagery-of-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Janhvi Kapoor Slams Invasive Paparazzi Culture, Over-Sexualisation and Non-Consensual Imagery of Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cI explained that this is harmful for us; it feels invasive and non-consensual. Regardless of what we wear, it should not lead to unwarranted focus on certain body areas,\u201d she said. She added that such practices can commodify women\u2019s bodies for viewership and financial gain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018There is a difference between sensuality and exploitation\u2019<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Kapoor also spoke about the importance of consent in how public figures are portrayed. Referring to her performance in the song Bheegi Saadi<\/em>, she said it was intended to be sensual. However, she stressed that sexualising a person without consent is not acceptable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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She noted that visuals of her are sometimes altered or framed in ways she has not approved of. According to Kapoor, camera angles and edits can create a narrative that does not reflect her consent. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cEven on set, if I am not comfortable with how a camera is positioned, I should have the right to voice my discomfort without it reflecting poorly on my professionalism,\u201d she said. She added that she has been trying to be more assertive about her boundaries while still communicating respectfully.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Kapoor also highlighted how public perception can affect her work opportunities. She said the way she is portrayed in the media can influence casting decisions. \u201cThese perceptions can significantly influence filmmakers\u2019 decisions regarding casting,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Limiting public exposure<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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To manage the constant attention, Kapoor said she has been consciously trying to reduce her public appearances. After a series of releases last year, she felt the level of visibility had begun to affect her personal space. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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She also addressed the perception that actors actively seek media attention, clarifying that apart from promotions, she does not pursue it. Despite her efforts, she noted that content featuring her continues to circulate widely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Kapoor also raised concerns about the potential misuse of her images, particularly with the use of AI and editing tools. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cEven now, I find myself overthinking what I share, considering its potential for misuse,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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She added that she is still navigating how to deal with these challenges and is choosing to be cautious for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years\u2014and she\u2019s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. <\/p>\n

Red carpets? She\u2019s walked them all\u2014Europe, North America, Macau\u2014covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She\u2019s been on celebrity.land with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood\u2019s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. <\/p>\n

Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE\u2019s 50 most influential icons? <\/p>\n

She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV\u2019s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list\u2014Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. <\/p>\n

From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn\u2019t just cover entertainment\u2014she owns it while looking like a star herself. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source gulfnews.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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