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.