‘Log meri identity cheenne ki koshish karte hain…kya main putli hun?’: Janhvi Kapoor opens up on public scrutiny

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Janhvi Kapoor spoke on a podcast about emotional effects of public scrutiny, saying people dismiss her identity by attributing achievements to nepotism or surgery. Psychologist Dr Pavitra Shankar explains repeated identity dismissal erodes self-trust, causing dependence on external validation. Being labeled as a 'nepo kid' or 'manufactured' creates disconnect from authentic self. Dr Shankar recommends maintaining trustworthy support systems and boundaries to preserve identity.

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