Janhvi Kapoor marked her entry into Bollywood through Shashank Khaitan’s commercially successful romantic drama, Dhadak, in which she was paired opposite Ishaan Khatter. Subsequently, she gained recognition for her roles in critically acclaimed films like Gunjan Saxena, Roohi, Mili and others. Her latest appearance was in Nitesh Tiwari’s Bawaal, where she garnered immense praise for her portrayal of an epileptic patient. Now, Janhvi has expressed her desire to revisit her roots by taking on glamorous roles and exploring comedy.
Janhvi Kapoor on switching genres after playing unconventional roles
In a recent interview with Times of India, Janhvi opened up about the expectations that followed her after Dhadak, regarding conventional and glamorous roles. She believes that such roles hold the potential to garner immense popularity and extend an actor’s reach. However, she chose to embrace challenging roles to test the limits of her acting abilities, embarking on a journey to establish her prowess.
The actress now recognizes that she has become somewhat overwhelmed by stories revolving around pain and trouble. As a result, she aims to reconnect with her artistic roots by doing glamorous roles and experimenting with comedy. She expressed, “I want to look good and dance a little bit on screen because somewhere along this journey, I forgot that is what comes naturally to me the most. So, I think it is time for me to go back to my natural state for a bit.”
Janhvi Kapoor’s professional front
Janhvi was last seen making a cameo appearance in a song in the film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Her next project is Sharan Sharma’s sports drama Mr. and Mrs. Mahi, in which she stars opposite Rajkummar Rao. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on March 15, 2024. Additionally, she is also leading the cast in the patriotic thriller Ulajh, whose first look has already been unveiled. Furthermore, she is set to make her Telugu debut in Devara alongside Junior NTR and Saif Ali Khan. This movie, directed by Koratala Siva, is slated to hit the big screens on April 5, next year. Earlier, Pinkvilla had exclusively reported that the star will also feature in Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’s action entertainer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
