Dhruv Rathee-Janhvi Kapoor Controversy: Why Is YouTuber Facing Backlash For 'Fake Beauty' Video - EXPLAINED

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's recent video on Bollywood's obsession with "fake beauty" and plastic surgeries has sparked massive backlash online. Its thumbnail and timing didn’t sit well with many, who felt that actress Janhvi Kapoor was being targeted by the social media activist for her post on the horrifying killing of Dipu Chandra Das. After widespread criticism for using the Homebound actress’ picture as the video thumbnail, Dhruv issued a clarification. “Naa main tumhare papa se darta aur naa hi main kisi Bollywood celebrity se darta,” he said in a fiery response to trolls.Dhruv Rathee-Janhvi Kapoor Controversy EXPLAINEDOn December 25, Janhvi Kapoor became one of the first celebrities to speak out against the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das. The

Hindu labourer was killed by an angry mob in Bangladesh for allegedly disrespecting Prophet Mohammad. He was hanged from a tree, beaten to death, and then set on fire. Visuals of the crime sent shockwaves across the globe.Strongly condemning the violence against Hindus, Janhvi wrote on her Instagram Story: "What is happening in Bangladesh is barbaric. It is slaughter and it is not an isolated incident. If you don't know about his inhumane public lynching, read about it, see the videos, ask the questions. And if, despite all of this, you feel no rage, then it is exactly this kind of hypocrisy that will destroy us before we know it."She added that communal discrimination and extremism must be called out and condemned before humanity is forgotten. The actress also urged everyone to educate themselves and take a stand against such violence.

On the same day, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee released a video exposing the “fake beauty” of Bollywood. Its thumbnail featured a before-and-after picture of Janhvi Kapoor. Rathee, known for his political commentary, was slammed for allegedly targeting the actress in response to her post about the horrifying Bangladesh lynching.Dhruv Rathee's ClarificationAmid backlash over "questioning Janhvi Kapoor's beauty," Dhruv gave a fiery response. “Tumhe Bhagwan ne dimag diya hai, kyun nahi istemal karte iska? (God has given you a brain, why don’t you use it?)" he went and pointed out that it’s impossible to shoot and edit a video on the same day.

He further reminded netizens that he himself had spoken out against the lynchings in Bangladesh. “Dusra maine khud Bangladeshi Hindus ke upar reel banayi, toh main uss chiz ko lekar kyun criticise karunga? Main tum logo ki tarah nahi ho ke kisiko indirectly criticise karta. Main jo bolna hota hai mou pe bolta hoon. Naa main tumhare papa se darta aur naa hie main kisi Bollywood celebrity se darta (Secondly, I myself made a reel about Bangladeshi Hindus, so why would I criticise that? I’m not like you guys who criticise people indirectly. I say it on the face whatever I have to say. I’m not afraid of your father, and I’m not afraid of any Bollywood celebrity)." Dhruv stated that his video focuses solely on plastic surgery and its impact on society. He never questioned Janhvi or any other celebrity for their choices and used Janhvi's photo because she is among the few celebrities who have openly admitted to going under the knife.While Janhvi's close friend Orry hit back at Rathee over his video and thumbnail, the actress is yet to officially respond.