Janhvi Kapoor on negative headlines: 'I may just be criticised for saying something that is the truth'

Actor Janhvi Kapoor is busy promoting her upcoming film 'Mili', which is all set to release on November 4. Ahead of its release, the actor opened up about how she faced criticism and questions about her late mother Sridevi, and nepotism.

In an exclusive interview with Indian Express, the actor said, ' I don't get disappointed in people anymore, understanding that everyone is doing their job, I just want to come across as a truthful person and I know that I am going to be criticised either way.'

Talking about how her actions and words are twisted and converted into sensational headlines. The 'Dhadak' actor said, 'It never gets old. I’m always baffled at some of the headlines that come out. I’m baffled at how what seems like an honest interaction becomes an opportunistic way for someone to make a headline or make you look a certain way. More often than not, you’re made to look bad because that’s what gets the headlines. But I’ve learnt to not be disappointed in people anymore. There was a phase where I’d feel cheated by what feels like a normal interactions. However, everyone is trying to do their job and unfortunately people have been rewarded in this profession for far too long for being negative and putting out negative headlines, so they think that’s what sells. That’s just the world we’re in now.'

'People are going to criticise you no matter what. I think that if there is anything I can do to control any of this, it is by trying to be as candid as possible and try to take ownership of who I am as a person, as much as possible. So, if I’m going to be criticised either way, I may just be criticised for saying something that is the truth because then at least I’ll have that much to hold on to,' she added.

Talking about the choice of roles she is taking, she said, 'It is just my will to push the envelope. I don’t believe that acting as an art form should be easy or comfortable, you have to bare your soul. I believe so much in the idea of giving my audience the experience that moves them, and I think in the order to, I do need to push myself beyond my limits. I’m willing to do anything for my art.'

Janhvi Kapoor also appeared on the 'Kapil Sharma Show' along with her father-producer Boney Kapoor. Boney made fun of the actor being unorganized at home to which she screamed 'Papa' giving the audience a good laugh.

'Mili', directed by Mathukutty Xavier, will be releasing on Nov. 4.

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