By Indian actress, Model, and Brand Ambassador of Nykaa Fashion Brand and more.
Janhvi Kapoor is a talented Bollywood Indian actress known for her captivating performances in Indian films especially in her debut romantic movie Dhadak. She is also the daughter of the legendary actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor. Janhvi Kapoor made a name for herself in the film industry with her charming personality, talent, and determination towards her craft.
Who is Janhvi Kapoor?
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Janhvi Kapoor, still known as the daughter of the legendary Bollywood actress, Sridevi, was born on 6 March 1997 in Mumbai, Maharastra. Just like her mother, Janhvi also found interest in building an acting career. Although Sridevi was initially hesitant about her daughter Janhvi pursuing an acting career, thinking about the hardships that come with working in the film line. But Janhvi Kapoor was damn serious about her acting career, continued to chase her acting dream, and is now a popular Bollywood actress.
But taking after her mother’s footsteps, as soon as Janhvi made her acting debut with the movie Dhadak, she was immediately compared to her mother. For Janhvi, surpassing her mother’s already established stardom was a huge challenge. But Jahnvi continued to take up the challenge one step at a time and make a name for herself in the industry.
With so many movies lined up in the future and already existing ones, this talented actress is already making a positive impact in the industry with her authenticity and on-screen charm with the audience. However, only time will tell if Janhvi will be able to make a name for herself beyond her late mother Sridevi’s stardom. Nevertheless, the audience is starting to accept Janhvi Kapoor on the screen for her day-by-day improvement in her acting skills. Let’s learn about this beautiful actress’s life and her biography.
Janhvi Kapoor Biography/wiki
| Nickname | Jaan |
| Profession(s) | Actress & Model |
| Popularly Known As | ‘Daughter of Sridevi’ and for her acting roles in movies like Dhadak and Good Luck Jerry |
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Janhvi Kapoor Weight and Height and Physical Appearance
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters: 163 cm
in meters: 1.63 m in feet inches: 5′ 4″ |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms: 50 kg
in pounds: 110 lbs |
| Figure Measurements
(approx. ) |
34-28-34 |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Light Ash Brown |
Janhvi Kapoor Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 6 March 1997 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai
Dhirubhai Ambani International School(High School) |
| College/University | Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, California, Los Angeles |
| Educational Qualification | Course in theatre & films |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Hobbies | Dancing, traveling, listening to music |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships/Affairs/Boyfriends
1. Shikhar Pahariya (rumored)
Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya are often seen together and are reportedly dating each other. Recently, the rumored couple was seen together at Tirumala temple on late mother Sridevi’s 61st birth anniversary. Although their relationship status is not official, the duo keeps hinting at their close bond on social media.
2. Akshat Ranjan (rumored)
3. Ishaan Khatter (actor, rumored)
Janhvi Kapoor Family Members
- Father- Boney Kapoor (Producer)
- Mother-Sridevi (Actress, deceased)
- Brother- Cousin Brother (Arjun Kapoor), Cousin Sister (Anshula Kapoor)
- Sister-Khushi Kapoor (Younger Sister)
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Janhvi Kapoor Favorites
| Favorite Actress | Waheeda Rahman, Madhubala, Meena Kumari, Nutan, and Kareena Kapoor |
| Favorite Actor(s) | Dilip Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan |
| Favourite Hollywood Films | La La Land, The Notebook, My Left Foot, Meryl Streep’s Sophie’s Choice, |
| Favorite Bollywood Films | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam |
| Favorite Tollywood Film | Langa Voni |
| Favorite TV Show | Not Known |
| Favourite Food & Snack | Dahi Tadka, Idli with Mutton curry, Dal Rice, Multigrain Chilla, Spaghetti, Chicken Chettinad, and Andhra Biryan |
| Favourite Colour(s) | Golden |
| Favourite Travel Destination(s) | London, New York |
| Favorite Author | Paulo Coelho |
Latest Buzz about Janhvi Kapoor
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Here’s some recent news about Janhvi Kapoor:
Upcoming Projects:
Janhvi Kapoor will be starring in a romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan.
She will also be acting in a Telugu film RC16 with Ram Charan.
Support for Nayanthara:
Janhvi Kapoor recently praised Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary on Instagram calling her a “strong woman”, ‘Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale’,
Janhvi Kapoor Faced a Life-threatening situation while filming “Devara: Part 1”:
Janhvi faced life-threatening situations while filming the song “Chuttamale” in jellyfish-infested waters in Thailand.
Insights on History:
Janhvi also shared her insights in an interview with ‘The Lallantop’ on Mahatma Gandhi, BR Ambedkar, and casteism issue.
Dismissed Rumors of an Imminent Wedding At Tirupati Temple:
Kapoor dismissed rumors of an imminent wedding at Tirupati Temple with a playful comment on social media saying, ‘Kuch Bhi, What Even..”
Janhvi Kapoor Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx.) | Estimated Net Worth Of Rs. 82 crore |
| Salary (approx.) | Janhvi Kapoor Charges around INR 5-10 crores per movie as acting in a movie |
| Assets / Properties | Janhvi Kapoor Owns an 8,669 sq ft Apartment in Bandra West and owns an estate in Chennai. |
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| Luxury Bags Collection |
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Janhvi Kapoor’s Recent Brand Collaboration
Collaborated with brands like:
Janhvi Kapoor Is The Brand Ambassador Of Nykaa – Cosmetic Brand:
Janhvi Kapoor has been Nykaa brand ambassador since 2018. She says Nykaa is her go-to fashion brand for every occasion. Janhvi also endorsed Nykaa’s products including the Black Magic Kajal Eyeliner Pencil, Naturals Tea Tree Essential Oil, and Naturals Glow Boosting Serum Oil. She also appears in Nykaa’s ad campaigns for Nykaa Fashion and Nykaa Cosmetics. Janhvi had also appeared in Nykaa’s recent ad campaign tagged, “Stay Stylish”
Manish Malhotra for Fashion Campaign:
Manish Malhotra is a celebrity favorite designer known for his unique creations, which have a lovely ombre of light pink, pale blue, lilac, and pastel yellow hue colors. Janhvi Kapoor looked enchanting in Cassata colored floral saree.
Brand Ambassador For American Eagle India:
Janhvi Kapoor was recently appointed as the brand ambassador for American Eagle India.
Janhvi Kapoor Controversies
Janhvi Kapoor’s Nepo-Kid Controversy:
Janhvi Kapoor has faced a lot of trolling for being a nepo kid. But she shut down the nepotism trolling with her unapologetic comment saying, “I won’t apologize for my lineage”.
Ambedkar vs Gandhi Debate:
Janhvi commented on Ambedkar and Gandhi’s debate saying, “I know so little, should be ashamed”.
Janhvi Kapoor Faced Speculations About Being Born From A Wedlock:
Mona Kapoor, Boney Kapoor’s first wife, revealed the emotional turmoil she faced when her husband left her and their children for Sridevi, who became pregnant (With Janhvi) before their marriage. During the scandal, Sridevi was harshly labeled a home-wrecker, overshadowing the complexities of their relationship.
But later Bonny Kapoor released the confusion about the speculation by commenting, “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.”
Lesser Known Facts About Janhvi Kapoor
- Janhvi Kapoor’s parents Sridevi and Bonny Kapoor named her after “Urmila Matondkar’s” movie character Janhvi from the 1997 movie Judaai.
- Janhvi Kapoor is fluent in languages including, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and English.
- Janhvi’s mother Sridevi wanted Janhvi to become a doctor instead of pursuing her acting career.
- Janhvi was offered the opportunity to make her debut alongside Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu in 2015, but she refused the offer due to their significant age difference.
- Janhvi Kapoor will also be starring in ‘Dostana 2’ and ‘Takht’ upcoming movies.
- Janhvi Kapoor is considered a Gen Z actress from Bollywood.
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