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Janhvi Kapoor Defends Viral 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' Chant as Param Sundari Promotions Continue

She posted the unedited clip to show that she repeated the slogan at BJP MLA Ram Kadam’s prompt.

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Overview

  • Janhvi Kapoor attended a Dahi Handi event in Mumbai on August 16 to promote Param Sundari and was overwhelmed by fans as security escorted her to safety.
  • An edited clip of her chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” while breaking the handi circulated online and drew criticism for appearing out of sync with Janmashtami traditions.
  • On August 17 Kapoor shared the full video via Instagram Stories, explaining that she echoed the slogan only after MLA Ram Kadam initiated the chant.
  • Despite the uproar, the actress maintained her composure, engaging cheerfully with the crowd in Marathi and Hindi before exiting the venue.
  • Kapoor and co-star Sidharth Malhotra later continued promotions in Lucknow, sampling local chaat and reminding audiences of the film’s August 29 release.