Jhanvi Kapoor is an Indian actress and model. She is the daughter of legendary actress, Sridevi, and film producer, Boney Kapoor. Let’s see more about Jhanvi Kapoor, her personal life, relationship with her grandparents, career and other interesting facts.
Biography/Wiki & Career
Jhanvi Kapoor (Janhvi Kapoor) was born on 7 March 1997 (25 years old; age in 2022) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Despite being a famous actress, Sridevi never wanted Jhanvi to enter the glamorous world. Sridevi wants him to graduate, get married and settle down. However, Jhanvi’s interest in acting convinced her mother to support Jhanvi in her decision to enter Bollywood. She came into limelight after she appeared on the silver screen with the film ‘Dhadak’ opposite Ishaan Khatter in 2018. Dhadak is the Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed Marathi film ‘Sairat’.
Dhadak movie poster
Jhanvi studied from Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai. After finishing his schooling, he went to the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, Los Angeles, USA to study acting.
Physical appearance
Jhanvi Kapoor stands tall at 5′ 4″ & weighs approx. 50 kg. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.
He regularly visits the gym.
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Jhanvi Kapoor was born and brought up in a Hindu Punjabi Khatri family in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Jhanvi Kapoor childhood photos
He has a sister Khushi Kapoor.
Childhood photos of Jhanvi Kapoor with her mother
Jahnvi Kapoor with her sister
Jhanvi Kapoor with her Family
His father was already married to Mona Shourie Kapoor. Actors Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor are Jhanvi’s half-siblings.
Jhanvi Kapoor’s Father, Step Mother and Half Siblings
Half Siblings Jhanvi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor
Jhanvi Kapoor with her father, sister and brothers
According to sources, she is committed and currently dating Shikhar Pahariya; who is the maternal grandchild of prominent politician Sushil Kumar Shinde and the son of Mumbai-based businessman Sanjay Pahariya.
Jhanvi Kapoor’s boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya
Jhanvi is also linked with Akshat Rajan who is also her childhood friend.
Jhanvi Kapoor with Akshat Rajan
Jhanvi Kapoor is also rumored to be dating ‘Dhadak’ star Ishaan Khatter.
Jhanvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar
Controversy
In August 2016, a private picture of her with her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya was leaked on social media where the two were kissing. The pictures were taken during a late night party at a nightclub.
Leaked pictures of Jhanvi Kapoor with Shikhar Pahariya
Favourite
- Jhanvi likes to eat Mutton, Rajasthani Cuisine and Italian Cuisine.
- Jhanvi Kapoor loves watching ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ and ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.’
- Her favorite fashion designer is Manish Malhotra.
Facts
- Jhanvi and Aryan Khan (son of Shahrukh Khan) attended the same acting institute The Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute, California. Notably, Ranbir Kapoor has also undergone training from the same institute.
- In 2015, she turned down an offer to play opposite Mahesh Babu for her debut due to the huge age difference.
- Jhanvi Kapoor drinks alcohol.
- Her mother named her ‘Jhanvi’ after Urmila Matondkar’s character in the film ‘Judaai.’ Apparently, Sridevi was pregnant with Jhanvi during the shooting of the film and had a good bond with Urmila Matondkar.
- Jhanvi Kapoor is very fond of taking pictures of herself.
- While she was shooting for her debut film, ‘Dhadak,’ she enjoyed eating Rajasthani cuisine.
- Karan Johar wants to launch it with ‘Student of The Year 2.’ However, the film was shelved and she was launched with ‘Dhadak’ instead.
- Jhanvi was the first choice for Ranveer Singh’s ‘Simmba’, but the actress turned down the offer. He was worried about working with a big star.
- He had to shoot around a pond, which had snakes, for the song ‘Pehli Barr’ of his debut film ‘Dhadak.’ The debutante recognized the snake only after they shot the scene and was completely oblivious to it the whole time.
- Jhanvi had a hard time speaking in Hindi until she made her debut on the silver screen. He is seen speaking Hindi and Rajasthani quite well in the film.
- On 24 February 2018, on Sridevi’s death anniversary, Jhanvi shared her mother’s note on her Instagram account that read “I love you my labbu.” Later, he got a tattoo of his mother’s handwritten note inked on his forearm.
Jhanvi Kapoor’s tattoo
- He owns a duplex in Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai. Reportedly, he bought the property for Rs. 65 crores. In July 2022, he sold his Juhu property to actor Rajkummar Rao.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
