Much before their big Bollywood debut, Dhadak, Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter have been in the news all this while. Janhvi and Ishaan left no stone unturned to justify the original film and performances by its lead characters, and their hard work paid off as it was loved by millions. And it made Janhvi and Ishaan the happiest! (Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor Wrote An Emotional Note For Mom Sridevi, Attached At The Beginning Of 'Dhadak')
On February 24, 2018, the sudden demise of Bollywood’s Hawa Hawai left a hollow space in the industry which we all believe that no one can fill. But her elder daughter, Janhvi made her mark in the Bollywood with her first film, and the nation knows she is here to stay. Taking her mother’s legacy forward, Janhvi is walking in her mother’s shoes now and is widely appreciated for her work.
While the stills of Dhadak has taken over the social media, we got our hands on a throwback snap of little Janhvi Kapoor with her parents, Boney Kapoor and Sridevi. While Janhvi is looking cute as a button cuddled in her mother, Sridevi’s arms, the family is all smiles for the camera. Check out the photo:
In an interview with a media portal, Boney Kapoor expressed his concern that Janhvi will be compared to her mother after the release of her first film, and Sridevi prepared her for such inevitable comparisons. He shared, “We knew that Janhvi would be compared with her mother. Sri knew it too, and it worried her. She prepared Janhvi for these inevitable comparisons.”
Janhvi’s first film has been a tough time for her, as she had to behave like a star in public and continue shooting while still mourning for the loss of her mother. When asked about how she feels with the movie verdict, Janhvi stated, “The love has been overwhelming. More than anything else, it feels good to know that we’ve moved people with this message that we were trying to convey. I’m just happy about any form of acceptance, so I have a chance to work more and do better at what I love. To see my father (film producer Boney Kapoor), Shashank (Khaitan, director of Dhadak) and Karan (Johar, producer of Dhadak) feeling so proud and happy means the world to me.” (Also Read: 'Dhadak' Actress, Janhvi Kapoor's Mom Sridevi Always Babied Her, Now Papa Boney Is Playing That Role)
Janhvi understands that it would be difficult to carry her family legacy forward but feels lucky to gain such experience and learning about cinema from home only. She was quoted as saying, “It’s lovely to have had access to so much knowledge and seen two sides of the coin. My father is a more creatively inclined producer; he gets very involved. From his perspective, I know what actors are like when they’re behaving in a certain way, and how he needs to take care of technicians, how post-production is as important as pre-production and shooting.” (Don't Miss: Janhvi Kapoor Shares A Beautiful Painting Of Sridevi And Boney Kapoor, Remembers Her Mom, Pic Inside)
Talking about her mother Sridevi, Janhvi remarked, “She was such a creatively fuelled person, so emotional and sensitive. It was vibrant energy to have her around. Her knowledge of cinema and acting, I think, is unparallelled — she did 350 films from the age of four. Acting, for her, was instinctive; it was like breathing, not a textbook thing. She never gave me tips, but watching her was everything, even in daily life.”
She went on to say what lesson she got from papa Boney, “Papa told me that just because you’re an actor and you’re dealing with emotions and you’re in front of the camera, it doesn’t mean yours is the most important job. Everyone’s job is important, everyone is doing their best. The most important thing is the film and nothing else.” (Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor Reveals The Best Compliment She Received From 'Bhaiya' Arjun Kapoor For 'Dhadak')
Janhvi also shared her father, Boney Kapoor and her sister, Khushi Kapoor’s reaction. Janhvi expressed, “Khushi was crying… She looked at me and said, ‘Why are you worrying?’ and then started crying again. Papa actually saw the film a month ago, and as soon as the screening was over, he went to the temple. That night he came to my room and held me tight and started crying.”
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