Actor Dimple Hayathi has hit back at those questioning her support for Janhvi Kapoor amid the ongoing backlash against Peddi. Addressing people who brought up her own career choices, Dimple argued that the conversation should not revolve around an actor's background, privilege, or industry standing.
Instead, she stressed that the real issue lies in the way female characters are written and portrayed on screen. Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana's sports action drama, Peddi, has faced criticism from a section of viewers over the hypersexualisation of the female lead, played by Janhvi Kapoor.
Dimple Hayathi slams trolls on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling out social media users who had trolled her for supporting Janhvi amid the backlash surrounding the sexualised portrayal of women in Peddi.
"A woman using her voice shouldn’t be a headline, it should be the norm I believe," Dimple wrote.
The actor added, "Guys relax take a chill pill please concentrate on your lives .. I have got mine my opinion or my experiences doesn’t have to go with you or i come and answer each of you . Get a life."
Responding to those who questioned her own career choices, Dimple, who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil cinema, argued that not every female actor is fortunate enough to land roles that truly showcase their talent.
She stressed that the discussion should move beyond targeting individuals and instead focus on what can be done to bring about meaningful change going forward.
