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Param Sundari Trailer Draws Dual Controversies Over Malayali Portrayal and Church Scene

Formal objections from Malayali artists over stereotyping alongside a Christian group’s demand to cut a church scene spotlight the film’s fraught pre-release stage.

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Janhvi Kapoor looked visibly uncomfortable but continued to smile.
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Janhvi Kapoor shared photos of her new look for Param Sundari promotions,

Overview

  • Pavithra Menon, a Malayali actor-singer, deleted and later reposted her Instagram video criticizing Janhvi Kapoor’s stereotypical accent and questioning the lack of authentic casting.
  • Content creator Steffi echoed calls for genuine representation by highlighting exaggerated visual tropes and inconsistent accent use in the trailer.
  • The Watchdog Foundation filed formal complaints with the CBFC, Mumbai Police, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the Maharashtra government seeking removal of a ‘flirty’ church scene and an FIR.
  • Makers of Param Sundari and the Central Board of Film Certification remain publicly silent on both the stereotyping concerns and religious objections.
  • Promotional momentum shows no sign of slowing as Janhvi Kapoor’s Janmashtami Dahi Handi appearance in Mumbai drew exuberant crowds that briefly overwhelmed her security.