Janhvi Kapoor carries a heavy surname and she’s well aware of it. The elder daughter of India’s first female superstar, the late icon, Sridevi, and a celebrated producer, Boney Kapoor, had her share of criticism when she debuted in the Indian film industry with the 2018 film, Dhadak.
Understanding the unreal expectations Janhvi had been tied to, she recently shared how she made sure to take no help from her mother, Sridevi, while stepping into the industry – a decision she has now come to regret. During an interview with Agenda Aaj Tak, Janhvi spoke about her mother and late actor’s legacy and how she used to feel that she had an ‘unfair advantage’ being her daughter.
The actor said in Hindi, “When I was doing my first film (Dhadak), I was so conscious that I wanted to stay aloof from my mother because people were saying that I got my first film because I am Sridevi’s daughter. I went on a different trip and thought I wouldn’t take any help from her. If she acted a certain way, I would do the complete opposite.”
