Janhvi Kapoor, born on March 6, 1997, is a talented Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema. She comes from a renowned film family, with her parents being the legendary actors Sridevi and Boney Kapoor.
In 2018, Kapoor marked her acting debut with the romantic drama film called "Dhadak," which achieved great commercial success.
Her portrayal of the lead character in "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl" (2020), a biographical drama about an aviator, earned her a nomination for the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Additionally, Kapoor garnered critical acclaim for her performance as a woman trapped in a freezer in the film "Mili" (2022), earning her another nomination for the same award.
Early life and background
Janhvi Kapoor, born on March 6, 1997, is an Indian actress known for her contributions to Hindi cinema.
She comes from a notable film family, with her father being Boney Kapoor, who is the son of the late filmmaker Surinder Kapoor and the founder of the Anil Kapoor Films Company.
Her mother, the late actress Sridevi, had a successful career in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. Kapoor is also the niece of actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor.
She has a younger sister named Khushi and two half-siblings, actor Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor, from her father's previous marriage.
Unfortunately, Kapoor experienced the loss of her mother at the age of 21 when she was found deceased due to accidental drowning in her guest room at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Kapoor completed her education at Ecole Mondiale World School in Mumbai. Prior to her film debut, she pursued an acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in California.
Films Filmography Films
Year Title Role(s)
2018 Dhadak Parthavi Singh Rathore
2020 Ghost Stories Sameera Zoya Akhtar's segment
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl Gunjan Saxena
2021 Roohi Roohi Arora / Afzana Bedi
2022 Good Luck Jerry Jaya
Mili Mili Naudiyal
2023 Bawaal TBA Post-production
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi Mahima Mahi Post-production
TBA NTR30 TBA Telugu film; filming
Music video
Year Title Performers
2020 "Kudi Nu Nachne De" Vishal Dadlani, Sachin–Jigar
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result
2018 Lokmat Stylish Awards Stylish Debutant of the Year Won
2019 Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Dhadak
Nominated IIFA Awards Star Debut of the Year – Female
Nominated Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Won
2020 Filmfare Awards Best Actress
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl Nominated
2022 Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards
Super Stylish Youth Idol - Female Won
2023 Bollywood Hungama Style Icons
Stylish Iconic Performer Female Nominated
Stylish Youth Icon Female Won
Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards
Style Icon of the Year - Reader's Choice Won
Zee Cine Awards Best Actress (Critics) Mili
Nominated Filmfare Awards Best Actress Nominated
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