Janhvi Kapoor Wiki, Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Janhvi-Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood. She is known for her work in films like ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ (2020) and ‘Mili’ (2022).

Wiki/Biography

Janhvi Kapoor was born on Friday, 7 March 1997 (age 27 years; as of 2024) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Jhanvi Kapoor's childhood pictures

Janhvi Kapoor’s childhood picture

She did her schooling at Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai. Many media outlets, however, had reported that she attended Dhirubhai Ambani International School, which Janhvi once denied in an interview. According to her, she chose not to correct the misinformation as she felt the school had a reputation for having highly intellectual students. After completing her schooling, she joined the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in California.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Weight (approx.): 50 kg

Hair Colour: Light Ash Brown

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34

Janhvi Kapoor

Family & Caste

Janhvi Kapoor belongs to a Hindu Punjabi Khatri family in Mumbai.

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Boney Kapoor, is a producer. Her mother, Sridevi, was an actor. She died on 24 February 2018; Sridevi accidentally drowned in the bathtub of her hotel room at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in the UAE. Janhvi has a younger sister named Khushi Kapoor, who is an actor.

Janhvi Kapoor with her family

Janhvi Kapoor with her family

Other Relatives

Her stepmother, Mona Shourie Kapoor, who was the first wife of her father, was the CEO of Future Studios. She died due to multiple organ failures on 25 March 2012; she had been diagnosed with cancer and hypertension. Janhvi has two half-siblings, Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor, who are also actors.

An old picture of Janhvi Kapoor's father, step-mother and half siblings

An old picture of Janhvi Kapoor’s father, step-mother and half-siblings

Janhvi Kapoor's half-siblings, Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor’s half-siblings, Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor with her father, sister and half-siblings

Janhvi Kapoor with her father, sister, and half-siblings

Relationships/Affairs

Ishaan Khattar

Janhvi Kapoor was once rumoured to be dating actor Ishaan Khatter.

Janhvi kapoor and ishaan khattar

Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar

Akshat Rajan

She was later linked to an entrepreneur and event manager named Akshat Rajan, who also happens to be her childhood friend.

Janhvi Kapoor with Akshat Rajan

Janhvi Kapoor with Akshat Rajan

Shikhar Pahariya

She then reportedly started dating Shikhar Pahariya, who is the maternal grandchild of famous politician Sushil Kumar Shinde and son of the Mumbai-based businessman Sanjay Pahariya. Although rumours of their breakup circulated later, they were still seen together at various lunch and dinner outings.

Janhvi Kapoor's ex-boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya

Janhvi Kapoor’s boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya

In an episode of Koffee With Karan Season 8, Janhvi mentioned “Papa, Khushu, and Shiku” when asked about the three people on her speed dial. She apparently referred to Shikhar Pahariya as “Shiku,” which soon led to speculations that she had confirmed her relationship with him. [1]India Today

Religion

She follows Hinduism.

Career

Janhvi Kapoor made her debut in Bollywood with the film ‘Dhadak’ in 2018. She played the role of ‘Parthavi Singh Rathore’ in the film.

Janhvi Kapoor as 'Parthavi Singh Rathore' in a still from the film 'Dhadak' (2018)

Janhvi Kapoor as ‘Parthavi Singh Rathore’ in a still from the film ‘Dhadak’ (2018)

Her role as ‘Gunjan Saxena’ in the 2020 biographical drama film ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ was highly appreciated by the audience and critics. In 2022, she appeared as ‘Mili Naudiyal’ in the film ‘Mili,’ which was the remake of the 2019 Malayalam-language film ‘Helen.’ Janhvi has appeared in many other films such as ‘Good Luck Jerry’ (2022) and ‘Bawaal’ (2023).

Janhvi Kapoor in the film 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' (2020)

Janhvi Kapoor in the film ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ (2020)

Controversy

Viral Photos from Nightclub

In August 2016, Janhvi’s pictures with her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya were circulated on social media in which they both were captured kissing. The photos were taken during a late-night party in a nightclub.

Janhvi Kapoor's leaked pictures with Shikhar Pahariya

Janhvi Kapoor’s leaked pictures with Shikhar Pahariya

Awards

  • Lokmat Stylish Award for Stylish Debutant of the Year (2018)

    Janhvi Kapoor with the 2018 Lokmat Stylish Award

    Janhvi Kapoor with the 2018 Lokmat Stylish Award

  • Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut for the film ‘Dhadak’ (2019)
  • Pinkvilla Style Icons Award for Super Stylish Youth Idol – Female (2022)
  • Breakthrough Performance of the Year award at NBT Utsav for the films ‘Mili’ and ‘Good Luck Jerry’ (2022)

    Janhvi Kapoor while receiving an award at NBT Utsav

    Janhvi Kapoor while receiving an award at NBT Utsav

  • Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Award for Stylish Youth Icon – Female (2023)

    Janhvi Kapoor with the 2023 Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Award

    Janhvi Kapoor with the 2023 Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Award

  • Pinkvilla Style Icons Award for Style Icon of the Year – Reader’s Choice (2023)

    Janhvi Kapoor with the 2023 Style Icon of the Year – Reader's Choice Award

    Janhvi Kapoor with the 2023 Style Icon of the Year – Reader’s Choice Award

Tattoos

Janhvi has got an eye and ‘2K’ with a triangle beside inked on her left wrist.

Janhvi Kapoor's tattoos on her left wrist

Janhvi Kapoor’s tattoos on her left wrist

In 2021, she got her mother’s handwritten note, “I love you my labbu,” inked on her left arm. Janhvi also has a secret tattoo. [2]Mashable India – YouTube

Janhvi Kapoor's tattoo

Janhvi Kapoor’s tattoo

Assets & Properties

Janhvi bought a property in Juhu in 2020, but she sold it to actor Rajkummar Rao in July 2022. She purchased a duplex in Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai, for approximately Rs. 65 crores in October 2022. [3]GQ

Favourites

  • Cuisine(s): Rajasthani, Italian
  • Food(s): Andhra Biryani, Chicken Chettinad, Spaghetti
  • Dessert(s): Tiramisu, Palkova
  • Bollywood Film(s): Pyaasa (1957), Mughal-E-Azam (1960), Guide (1965), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Om Shanti Om (2007)
  • Hollywood Film(s): Gone with the Wind (1939), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Forrest Gump (1994), Titanic (1997), Notting Hill (1999)

Facts

  • It was once reported that Janhvi was born out of wedlock; however, her father, Boney Kapoor, denied such claims in an interview later. [4]India Today He said,

    My second marriage, my marriage with Sri (took place in Shirdi). We got married on June 2. We exchanged vows, we spent a night there and it was only in January when her pregnancy was seen that we had no choice, but to marry publicly. It took place in Shirdi, on June 2. (But), in public, we were married only in January (1997). That is why some scribes still write she (Janhvi) was born before marriage, something like that.”

  • Her mother named her ‘Janhvi’ after actor Urmila Matondkar‘s character in the film ‘Judaai’ (1997). Sridevi, who was pregnant with Janhvi during the shooting of the film, had a great bond with Urmila Matondkar on the sets.
  • Janhvi has an interest in history and literature since her school days. According to her, she is fascinated by the history of Nazi Germany.
  • Sridevi hoped for Janhvi to become a doctor and settle down. She initially did not support her decision to become an actor.
  • In 2015, she turned down the opportunity to make her debut opposite Mahesh Babu because of a large age gap.
  • Karan Johar initially wanted to launch her in the film ‘Student of The Year 2.’ The film, however, got postponed, and she was launched in ‘Dhadak’ (2018) instead.

    A poster of the film 'Student of the Year 2'

    A poster of the film ‘Student of the Year 2’

  • Janhvi had a hard time speaking Hindi till she debuted on the silver screen with the film ‘Dhadak.’ She, however, was seen speaking Hindi and Rajasthani quite well in the film.
  • Janhvi was the first choice for the film ‘Simmba’ (2018), but she declined the offer as she was hesitant about working alongside actor Ranveer Singh.

    A poster of the film 'Simmba' (2018)

    A poster of the film ‘Simmba’ (2018)

  • Janhvi Kapoor consumes alcohol occasionally.

    Janhvi Kapoor while sipping wine

    Janhvi Kapoor while sipping wine

  • She loves dancing and often shares her dancing videos on social media. Her posts include both classical and belly dancing styles.
  • Her name is also spelt as ‘Jhanvi Kapoor.’
  • Janhvi loves to cook with ‘Nacho Cheese’ being one of her specialties.
  • She is fitness-conscious, and her workout includes yoga, pilates, and strength training.
    Janhvi Kapoor Workout Video; Squats, Stretches, and Kettlebell Exercises | जान्हवी कपूर ने किया इंटेंस वर्कआउट: फिटनेस के लिए जमकर बहाया पसीना, बवाल में आएंगी नजर - Dainik Bhaskar

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