“Finally Someone Said It”: Janhvi Kapoor on Varun Dhawan’s Plea for Dignity in Death
Actor Janhvi Kapoor has publicly backed Varun Dhawan’s recent call for media sensitivity following the tragic death of actress Shefali Jariwala. The two stars used their social media platforms to urge journalists and paparazzi to show restraint and respect for grieving families.
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On Friday night, news of Shefali Jariwala’s passing shocked the entertainment industry. However, what followed—intense media coverage of her funeral and the visibly devastated family—sparked strong criticism from within the film fraternity.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Varun Dhawan wrote,
“Again one more passing of a soul being insensitively covered by the media. I just don’t understand why you have to cover someone’s grief. Everyone looks so uncomfortable. How is this benefiting anyone? My request to my friends in the media—this isn’t the way someone would want their final journey covered.”
The actor’s note came amid viral photos and videos of Shefali’s husband, Parag Tyagi, and her parents in deep grief—images many called deeply invasive.
Shortly after, Janhvi Kapoor reshared Varun’s post on her own Instagram story with a brief but pointed response:
“Finally someone said it.”
Her message struck a chord with fans and fellow celebrities, many of whom echoed their sentiments online, highlighting the need for respectful and dignified reportage during times of personal loss.
The incident has reignited an ongoing debate about paparazzi culture in India and the urgent need for boundaries when covering sensitive events like funerals and memorials.
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