Janhvi Kapoor’s witty clapback leaves ‘plastic’ trolls stunned at Cannes 2025

Janhvi Kapoor recently responded with humour to trolls who labelled her ‘plastic’ while she prepared for Day 2 of her Cannes 2025 appearances. The actress, who enjoys a strong online following, often faces harsh comments about her looks from some critics. A candid video has now surfaced showing her witty reply to these remarks, revealing a lighter, unfiltered side of the star.

In the clip going viral on reddit, Janhvi is seen sitting calmly in a red and white printed robe, surrounded by her hair and makeup team. As she takes a quick bite, she looks directly into the camera and says, “I look mesmerizing. I look breathtaking. I cannot wait to... eat.” Then, with a smile, she adds, “They are going to say it is plastic, but who cares?” The comment clearly amused everyone around her, who burst into laughter.

This is not the first time Janhvi has addressed the subject of cosmetic procedures openly. In 2022, she shared a playful video on her Instagram stories. While filming, someone interrupted off-camera, and when asked to reshoot, Janhvi replied, “No, I can’t. I need to keep it natural.” She then joked about her face, saying “Ghanta!” with a hand gesture, showing her relaxed attitude towards such criticisms.

Her sister Khushi Kapoor has also spoken about cosmetic enhancements. Earlier this year, Khushi admitted to having a nose job and lip fillers, calling it nothing to be ashamed of in an interview with Curly Tales. Despite this openness, the term ‘plastic’ remains a common insult used by critics, often unfairly targeting public figures like Janhvi.

At Cannes, Janhvi is accompanied by her father Boney Kapoor, sister Khushi, and her manager Shikhar Pahariya. The actress was there to promote her latest film, Homebound, which had its screening on May 21. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa alongside Janhvi. It was well received, earning a nine-minute standing ovation from the audience. The positive response was an emotional moment for the cast and crew, including Boney Kapoor and Khushi, who were present at the event.

This candid moment and Janhvi’s response to criticism show a grounded and confident approach, even as she continues to make her mark at international events like Cannes.