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Amid criticism of Peddi over Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal, Anu Aggarwal said actors must also take responsibility for how women are depicted on screen. "If something compromises human dignity, have the courage to say no," she wrote, adding that stories will change when both audiences demand better and actors refuse to participate in such content.

Aashiqui actress Anu Aggarwal has weighed in on the ongoing Peddi controversy involving Janhvi Kapoor, whose portrayal in the recently released film has been criticised by a section of viewers as being overly sexualised and objectifying. While Janhvi has not yet responded to the backlash, Anu urged young actors and actresses to "hear the story first, ask questions, and if something compromises human dignity, have the courage to say no."

Anu Aggarwal Reacts To Peddi Row Over Janhvi Kapoor's Portrayal

Reflecting on her own career, she revealed that she turned down several film offers and eventually stepped away from the industry because she chose to stand against the norm of objectification.

Taking to her Instagram handle on June 7, Anu wrote, "The recent conversations around Peddi reminded me of a choice I made long ago. I applaud today’s audience for speaking up and asking for more dignity in the portrayal of women. But responsibility does not rest only with the audience. Nor does it rest only with filmmakers. It rests with us actors too. More than 30 years ago, after Aashiqui, I made it a point to hear the story before signing a film."