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).
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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.
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
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.
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.
Relationships/Affairs
Ishaan Khattar
Janhvi Kapoor was once rumoured to be dating actor Ishaan Khatter.
Akshat Rajan
She was later linked to an entrepreneur and event manager named Akshat Rajan, who also happens to be her childhood friend.
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.
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
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— Disney+ Hotstar (@DisneyPlusHS) January 1, 2024
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.
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).
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.
Awards
- Lokmat Stylish Award for Stylish Debutant of the Year (2018)
- 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)
- Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Award for Stylish Youth Icon – Female (2023)
- Pinkvilla Style Icons Award for Style Icon of the Year – Reader’s Choice (2023)
Tattoos
Janhvi has got an eye and ‘2K’ with a triangle beside inked 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
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
- Actor(s): Dilip Kumar, Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor
- Actress(es): Madhubala, Waheeda Rahman, Nutan, and Kareena Kapoor
- 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)
- Fashion Designer: Manish Malhotra
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.
- 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.
- Janhvi Kapoor consumes alcohol occasionally.
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet. [5]Mashable India – YouTube
- 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.
References
↑1 | India Today |
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↑2, ↑5 | Mashable India – YouTube |
↑3 | GQ |
↑4 | India Today |
Best OF luck Janhvi for the first film. you looks same as your mom shridevi!!
Best of luck jhanvi for a dhadak i really like u i m biggest fan in the world
Dhadak is very nice movie Janhavi..I liked movie..
Congratulations…
Hello janhvi you are brilliant actress i watched your movie dhadak now I’m watching daily three time you are the first actress in film industry who make me amazed you are such a killer girl Inshallah you will be successful in your future my best wishes will be always with you
You made me crazy for yourself I’m big lover of yours then madu
May Allah give lot of Happiness , and peace
I watched your film that was amazing but i don’t understand the last scene
Please reply
not only you
your acting good but not better to rinku rajguru i like rinku’s acts in sairat movie her performance so mind blowing your copy sairat to dhadak but real are real so I like you but you are kappor’s family member as final today or next day your famous actor god bless you he make you good better and finally best i wish you your next movie as well as greater than dhadak.
To be continued………….
😎Mr.Akki😎
One day meet you … Like you
inspirational
After some tempering of the waves, the pebbles become more beautiful and smooth
Am a big fan of urs jahnvi …u are just amazing i must say