Before making her debut in Dhadak opposite Shahid Kapoor’s brother Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor was primarily famous for her last name. Born to popular film producer Boney Kapoor and the legendary late actress Sridevi, Janhvi was recognized as a star kid, having her mother’s gorgeous genes as well as fashion sense. But with her debut performance in Dhadak, and a candid yet composed demeanor in her various interviews, the actress has clearly proven that she’s so much more than her ‘Kapoor’ tag.
Watch her striking debut performance in Dhadak, exclusively on ZEE5 here.
Janhvi’s simplicity has left a lasting impression on her fans and her strength speaks volumes of the high levels of maturity she has, despite being so young. She turns 22 today and we look at 5 times the birthday girl stole our hearts.
1. When Janhvi wrote this heartwarming letter to Sridevi
The nation was shook by Sridevi’s sudden demise on February 24, 2018 due to accidental drowning. Post her death, Janhvi posted this heartwarming letter for her mother on her Instagram account. The close bond that she shared with Sridevi was well known and Janhvi spent her last birthday in an old age home, in memory of her.
2. When Janhvi played Parthavi in Dhadak
The actress made her much awaited Bollywood debut with Dhadak, where she played Parthavi, a girl hailing from a well-to-do family that falls in love with Madhukar (played by Ishaan), who is from a poor background. Janhvi received a positive response for her performance in the film and her chemistry with Ishaan was much appreciated.
3. When Janhvi slayed on the cover of Vogue
This was Janhvi’s first magazine cover shoot and by the looks of this picture, we can hardly believe it! The actress looks nothing short of a professional model here and brings in her A-game. We love how confident and gorgeous the birthday girl looks on the cover of this reputed fashion magazine.
4. When Janhvi showed us her goody-side on Koffee With Karan
Till this interview came out, Janvhi appeared to be a shy, coy girl, that took time to let her guard down. But Karan Johar is a pro at bringing out one’s wild side and our birthday girl wasn’t spared. She made her ‘Koffee debut’ with half-brother Arjun Kapoor and showed us her goofy side where she spoke about her obsession with stealing fish. Lol, now that’s what we call quirky and slightly bizarre! But we ain’t complaining, right guys?
5. When Janhvi and Ishaan danced like there is no tomorrow
Janhvi had released this rehearsal video where she is grooving to the track Zingaat from her film Dhadak with co-star Ishaan. This was the first time we got to see what a great dancer Janhvi is. Check out how she is matching Ishaan with each step!
The actress is all set to be seen in Karan Johar’s upcoming film Takht, that also stars Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Anil Kapoor.
We wish Janhvi a very happy 22nd birthday and hope that she keeps making us smile this way for years to come. Post your birthday wishes for her in the comments section below!
Check out Janhvi’s sizzling chemistry with Ishaan in Dhadak’s title track, on ZEE5 here.
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