Did Janhvi Kapoor Just Shade Madhuri Dixit? Her Instagram ‘Like’ Has the Internet Divided

A single Instagram ‘like’ from Janhvi Kapoor has triggered a wave of online drama, and it involves Bollywood legend Madhuri Dixit.

Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is once again in the spotlight, but not for a movie or red carpet appearance. This time, it’s over a seemingly harmless double-tap.

The actress recently liked an Instagram reel that compared Madhuri Dixit’s iconic Beta dance to her late mother Sridevi’s performance in Khuda Gawah. The reel didn’t just praise Sridevi; it bluntly criticized Madhuri’s dance style, calling it “vulgar” and questioning the awards she received for it.

What shocked fans was that Janhvi Kapoor, knowingly or unknowingly, gave her nod of approval by liking the post.

The moment fans noticed Janhvi’s like, social media erupted. Some users accused her of disrespecting Madhuri Dixit, one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated dancers. Others suggested it was a passive-aggressive way of defending her mother’s legacy.

One user wrote, “Liking a reel that calls Madhuri vulgar? What was she thinking?”
Another commented, “We get that you love your mom, but don’t do this to another icon.”

The backlash was swift. People debated whether Janhvi was being petty or just careless with her social media activity.

While some criticized Janhvi’s actions, others defended her. They argued that the reel raised a valid point: Sridevi was often overlooked at award shows despite delivering powerful performances.

A few even praised Janhvi for “quietly standing up” for her mother’s artistic credibility. One tweet read, “Everyone’s angry at Janhvi but not the industry that kept ignoring Sridevi’s brilliance.”

Still, Janhvi has not made any official comment to clarify whether the like was intentional or just an accidental scroll.

Whether it was a slip or a subtle statement, Janhvi Kapoor’s Instagram likes have reopened old debates. Did she unknowingly add fuel to the Madhuri vs. Sridevi comparison? Or is the internet reading too much into one click?

Until she addresses it, fans will keep guessing, and the comment section won’t stay quiet.