In the recent episode of “Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle”, Janhvi got introduced to a video clip that the self-appointed doctor had supposedly reviewed of her face surgeries. He brought up buccal fat removal, lip fillers, and the ridiculous “buffalo-plasty” (a surgical method used to make the upper lip larger by changing the structure between the nose and lips). Janhvi interrupted the narrative, calling the incident “completely fabricated” and pointing out the devastating effect young girls might have to suffer if they believe such videos and think that only by undergoing extreme procedures will they be able to get “perfect” looks.
Changing the Narrative Around Beauty
Janhvi explained that she’s always being iterated on subjects of her attractiveness by trolls. However, she made a statement saying, “Calling someone ‘plastic’ doesn’t mean that they have no power anymore.” The actress, addressing the victims of social media beauty standards, stated, “You do you; do whatever makes you happy. I don’t want young girls to see a video and think, ‘I need buffalo-plasty too.’” Heavily citing guidance from her late mother, Sridevi, the actress emphasized that beauty would be a complement to self-confidence and not a criterion for one’s worth.
Self-Introspection and lessons
While looking back at her own experiences as a child star, Janhvi credited her deceased mother, Sridevi, with the process of shaping her personality through self-confidence and truthfulness. She stated that if one enjoys cosmetic enhancements, it should be in the spirit of empowerment rather than of coercion to the ever-changing beauty standards. Furthermore, Janhvi pointed out the need for clearer and more open communication regarding body image to let fans and young girls-in-the-making think of psychological and emotional health first rather than the never-ending race for attaining physical beauty, which is impossible to achieve.
