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Dhruv Rathee Defends Janhvi Kapoor Thumbnail, Denies Targeting After Timing Row

He says the video was produced over days rather than in response to her post about violence in Bangladesh.

Overview

  • Rathee released a clarification video after users claimed his Dec. 25 upload followed Janhvi Kapoor’s story on the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and was aimed at her.
  • He argued it is unrealistic to produce a 30‑minute video within hours of her post and noted he had previously posted in support of Bangladeshi Hindus.
  • He said the piece examines cosmetic procedures and their social impact and stated he did not pose questions to Janhvi in the video.
  • Rathee explained the Janhvi thumbnail by citing YouTube A/B testing and added she is among the few actors who have publicly acknowledged procedures.
  • Orry publicly defended Janhvi and labeled Rathee “anti‑nationalist,” as the video drew millions of views and prompted fans of multiple actors to push back.