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Janhvi Kapoor's 'bound script' remark sparks backlash over South cinema generalisation

Actor Janhvi Kapoor, who has appeared in two Telugu films, faced social media backlash after saying on Koffee with Karan Season 9 that South Indian cinema rarely uses bound scripts. Her comment, made while discussing discomfort over her portrayal in Peddi, was criticised for painting four industries with one brush. She also admitted she should have used her privilege to speak up during filming.

Source: Janhvi Kapoor's 'bound script' remark sparks backlash over South cinema generalisation — India Today

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