Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor, born on March 6, 1997, is an Indian actress who stars in Hindi movies. She began acting in 2018, with “Dhadak” being her debut romance film. The movie was a remake of a 2016 movie, in which she falls in love and elopes with a lower-class boy, which causes turmoil in their families. She also starred in “Ghost Stories,” a Netflix show, which premiered in 2020. She recently played a role in another film and is currently expected to star in more upcoming films.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Janhvi Kapoor

Birth date:

March 2, 1997

Age:

27

Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

Height:

5' 4"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$8 million

Janhvi's Social Media:

Background

Janhvi Kapoor is a young star taking Bollywood to new heights. She is a young go-getter who has earned the affection of the world. Kapoor was born on March 6, 1997, in Mumbai to Boney Kapoor, son of the late Surinder Kapoor, and Shree Yamma Yanger. She has two half-siblings, Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor, from her father’s first marriage and she also has a young sister. Kapoor is also a niece to actors Anil and Sanjay Kapoor. Sadly, Kapoor lost her mom as a result of an accidental drowning in her hotel room in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

In 2018, Kapoor made her debut in “Dhadak,” which was a remake of the 2016 film “Sairat,” a romance film in which she elopes with a boy from a lower social class and causes life to take a tragic turn. In 2020, she starred in a Netflix horror anthology film called “Ghost Stories” where she plays the role of an Indian airforce pilot. She was also part of the cast of “Kargil Girl” which was streamed on Netflix and some people described her acting as ‘pitch-perfect.’ In 2021, she portrayed a role in a comedy horror film, “Roohi,” and the film was released in India on March 11, 2021, receiving positive reviews from critics and fans. Kapoor is now expected to star in “Good Luck Jerry,” an adaptation of a 2018 film.

Her personal life is kept away from the public, but she did have a controversy in 2016 when pictures of her and her boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, kissing at a nightclub were leaked. She has also been rumored to be dating her “Dhadak” co-star, Ishaan Khatter.

Career timeline

2018
Her Acting Debut

Kapoor debuts in a romance film and gets positive reviews.

2020
She Stars in Movies

Kapoor stars in two films, "Ghost Stories" and "The Kargil Girl."

2021
She Gets a New Role

Kapoor plays a dual role in the comedy horror film "Roohi."

2022
Her Next Project

She is expected to star in the film "Mr. and Mrs. Mahi" next.

Why We Love Janhvi Kapoor

  1. She loves what she does

    Kapoor loves to act. This is her passion and the career she chose because she is at her best while acting.

  2. She learns and grows

    Despite her young age and short career, she learns from all her mistakes and improves on them. This is proven by her critics complimenting her acting as 'perfect.'

  3. She is extremely hardworking

    Kapoor has a few films expected to be released in 2022. Films take time to make and she is working very hard to do it all.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She couldn’t speak Hindi

    She had a hard time speaking Hindi before she debuted in "Dhadak."

  2. She has a tattoo of her mother

    She posted a handwritten note from her mom and later got it tattooed.

  3. She loves her drinks

    Kapoor enjoys drinking during her free time.

  4. She declined a major offer

    She once declined an offer to play a role because of the age gap between her and other actors.

  5. She once filmed near a snake pond

    She shot a project near a pond with snakes unbeknown to her until after the music video was done.

Janhvi Kapoor FAQs

Is Janhvi Kapoor in a relationship?

She keeps her love life very private but she is currently believed to be single.

Did Janhvi Kapoor delete her Instagram?

The star kept her Instagram account private but opened it to the public right before her debut.

Who is the best female actress in Bollywood?

Madhubala is often seen as the best female actress to act in Bollywood.

Janhvi Kapoor’s birthday dates

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2025March 2Sunday
2026March 2Monday
2027March 2Tuesday
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