Jaya Bachchan Reacts to Peddi Controversy

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan has spoken out amid the debate surrounding the portrayal of the female lead in Peddi. She criticized the tendency to limit women’s roles to glamour-oriented characters and stressed that such issues should be addressed on the film set itself rather than after a film’s release. According to her, female characters deserve dignity and meaningful representation on screen.

Jaya Bachchan also recalled an incident from her own career where she stood firm during a disagreement with a filmmaker over a costume choice. Supporting her views, Kareena Kapoor stated that glamour is not the only way to impress audiences and highlighted how several legendary actresses won hearts through their performances. The discussion gained attention following criticism over Janhvi Kapoor’s role in Peddi.