Janhvi Kapoor Biography

Full Name: Janhvi Kapoor
Date of Birth: March 6, 1997
Age: 28 years (as of June 17, 2025)
Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Profession: Actress and Model
Active Years: 2018–present
Net Worth: Approximately ₹40–66 crores (as of 2022)

Early Life and Family

Janhvi Kapoor was born into a prominent Bollywood family, the elder daughter of legendary actress Sridevi and film producer Boney Kapoor. Her mother, Sridevi, was a prolific multilingual actress known for her work in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films, while her father is a renowned producer and the son of filmmaker Surinder Kapoor. Janhvi’s name was inspired by Urmila Matondkar’s character in the 1997 film Judaai, produced by Boney Kapoor, during which Sridevi was pregnant.

Janhvi has a younger sister, Khushi Kapoor, who is also an actress, and two half-siblings from her father’s first marriage to Mona Shourie Kapoor: actor Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor. Her stepmother, Mona, passed away in 2012 due to multiple organ failure, and her mother, Sridevi, tragically died in 2018 from accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel bathtub. Janhvi is the niece of actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, and her cousins include Sonam Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor, and Mohit Marwah, making her part of the illustrious Kapoor family, often referred to as “The First Family of Bollywood.”

She completed her schooling at Ecole Mondiale World School in Mumbai, though some sources incorrectly reported Dhirubhai Ambani International School, which Janhvi has clarified. She later pursued an acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in California, alongside contemporaries like Aryan Khan and Ranbir Kapoor. Despite her mother’s initial wish for her to become a doctor and settle down, Janhvi’s passion for acting convinced her parents to support her career choice.

Career

Janhvi made her acting debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Dhadak, a Hindi remake of the Marathi film Sairat, opposite Ishaan Khatter. Directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹100 crores worldwide, earning her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. Critics had mixed reviews, with some praising her emotive performance and others noting her inexperience.

Her subsequent projects included the 2020 Netflix horror anthology Ghost Stories (directed by Zoya Akhtar), where she played a nurse, and the biographical drama Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, portraying India’s first female combat pilot. For the latter, Janhvi underwent physical training and spent time with Gunjan Saxena to prepare, earning a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress for her “pitch-perfect” performance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was released on Netflix.

In 2021, Janhvi played a dual role in the comedy-horror film Roohi alongside Rajkummar Rao, which received poor reviews and underperformed at the box office. In 2022, she starred in Good Luck Jerry, a remake of the Tamil film Kolamaavu Kokila, and Mili, a survival thriller remake of the Malayalam film Helen. Her performance in Mili earned another Filmfare nomination. In 2023, she appeared in Bawaal opposite Varun Dhawan, which faced criticism for trivializing the Holocaust but saw praise for her mature performance.

In 2024, Janhvi ventured into Telugu cinema with a supporting role in Devara: Part 1, which became her highest-grossing film. She also starred in Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, a sports drama requiring extensive cricket training, during which she dislocated her shoulder twice, and Ulajh, a spy thriller. Her upcoming projects include Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) and a film with director Srikanth Odela.

Beyond acting, Janhvi is a brand ambassador for Nykaa Fashion and Aldo India. She appeared in the music video for Angrezi Medium’s promotional song “Kudi Nu Nachne De” in 2020 alongside actresses like Katrina Kaif. She is also passionate about literature, writing and reading poetry, and has a strong social media presence with over 10 million Instagram followers as of 2021.

Personal Life

Janhvi has been linked romantically with Shikhar Pahariya, the maternal grandson of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, and childhood friend Akshat Rajan. In 2016, intimate photos of Janhvi and Akshat were leaked online, sparking speculation. Her appearance on Koffee With Karan in 2024, where she referred to Shikhar as “Shiku” on her speed dial, fueled rumors of a confirmed relationship. She was also briefly linked to Ishaan Khatter and Kartik Aaryan.

Janhvi is known for her fitness regimen, working out daily and maintaining a healthy diet. She has three tattoos: an eye with “2K” and a triangle on her left wrist, her mother’s handwritten note “I love you my labbu” on her left arm, and a secret tattoo. In 2020, she purchased a property in Juhu, Mumbai, but sold it to Rajkummar Rao in 2022. She later bought a duplex in Pali Hill, Bandra, for approximately ₹65 crores in October 2022. In April 2025, Ananya Birla gifted her a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder worth ₹4.99 crores.

Janhvi is a Hindu Punjabi Khatri and worships Lord Ganesha. She enjoys traveling, dancing (classical and belly dancing), and watching classic Bollywood films like Pyaasa (1957) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), as well as Hollywood films like Titanic (1997). She admits to having seen only five of her mother’s films and does not smoke but occasionally drinks alcohol at parties.

Physical Stats

• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 50 kg
• Figure Measurements: 32-26-32 (as reported in 2018)
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black

Awards and Achievements

• Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut (2019) for Dhadak
• Filmfare Award Nomination for Best Actress (2020) for Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
• Filmfare Award Nomination for Best Actress (2022) for Mili
• Lokmat Stylish Award for Stylish Debutant of the Year (2018)
• Pinkvilla Style Icons Award for Style Icon of the Year – Reader’s Choice (2023)

Interesting Facts

• Janhvi could not speak fluent Hindi before Dhadak but learned to speak Rajasthani and Hindi for the role.
• She was offered a role opposite Telugu star Mahesh Babu in 2015 but declined due to the age gap.
• Her mother initially opposed her acting career, preferring she marry and settle down.
• Janhvi is obsessed with her pink bottle, nicknamed “Chuski.”
• She was the first choice for Simmba opposite Ranveer Singh but declined due to nervousness about working with a major star.

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