Sona Mohapatra says the backlash for Peddi gives her hope

Singer Sona Mohapatra lauded public backlash against Janhvi Kapoor's character portrayal in 'Peddi', seeing it as a hopeful sign of audiences questioning cinema's tendency to objectify women and glorify toxic masculinity. She contrasted this with authentic storytelling at the Kashish Pride Film Festival, urging a shift towards genuine narratives over superficial hero worship.