Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1997-03-06
- Born Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Also Known As:
Jhanvi Kapoor, Jahnvi Kapoor, Jhanavi Kapoor, جانوی کاپور
Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi cinema. Born on March 6, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she is the daughter of renowned film producer Boney Kapoor and legendary actress Sridevi. Coming from a prominent film family—her uncle Anil Kapoor and cousin Arjun Kapoor are also actors—Janhvi grew up around the industry. She completed her schooling at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai and later pursued an acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles. Janhvi made her acting debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Dhadak, a Hindi remake of the Marathi film Sairat, which was commercially successful and established her as a promising newcomer. Since then, she has appeared in a mix of commercial and critically inclined films such as Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), where she played the titular role of an Indian Air Force pilot, Good Luck Jerry (2022), and Mili (2022), a survival thriller produced by her father. Known for her expressive performances and on-screen versatility, Janhvi continues to balance mainstream cinema with experimental roles. In addition to acting, she is a fashion icon and brand ambassador for several major labels, often featured in leading fashion magazines. As of 2025, with films like Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and Param Sundari, Janhvi has solidified her position among the most sought-after young actresses in Bollywood, praised for her growing maturity as a performer.
