Janhvi Kapoor, daughter of Sridevi and Boney Kapoor, made her debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Dhadak. The film, backed by Dharma Productions, was a remake of the Marathi hit Sairat. It earned over Rs 85 crore and was considered a successful launch.
Her performance in Dhadak earned her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. Since then, Janhvi has chosen roles that many might call risky, yet she has built a reputation as one of the strongest Bollywood debuts of recent times.
She went on to appear in Zoya Akhtar’s Ghost Stories on OTT, receiving praise from both critics and fans. Later, her 2020 biopic Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl premiered directly on Netflix, gaining appreciation despite the lack of a theatrical release.
Trade experts felt the film could have done even better in cinemas, but Netflix reportedly paid Rs 50 crore for rights, turning it into a profitable project. Janhvi’s performance also connected with a wide audience, proving her growing talent.
She followed this with roles in Roohi, Good Luck Jerry, Mili, and Bawal with Varun Dhawan. In 2023, she also entered Telugu cinema with Devara: Part 1, starring opposite Jr NTR, marking her pan-India debut.
Not every project has worked in her favour, like the 2024 film Ulajh. Still, Janhvi has focused on heroine-led stories. Her recent comedy-drama Param Sundari, with Sidharth Malhotra, grossed Rs 40 crore in its first week at theatres.
Her upcoming film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan has already built hype with its trailer. Even with a mix of hits and misses, Janhvi continues to push for meaningful roles while navigating the legacy of her mother Sridevi.
