Actor
Janhvi Kapoor
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Mumbai, India.
Years Active
2018–present
Janhvi Kapoor Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Janhvi Kapoor
- Date of Birth: 6 March 1997
- Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age: 28 years (as of 2025)
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actress
- Industry: Bollywood (Hindi Cinema)
- 2018–present
Family Background
- Mother: Sridevi (Renowned Bollywood actress)
- Father: Boney Kapoor (Film producer)
- Siblings: Khushi Kapoor (younger sister)
Education & Training
- Studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
- Attended Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, Los Angeles
- Trained in acting, dance, and performance arts
Janhvi Kapoor Career Highlights
2018 – Debut with Dhadak
- Bollywood debut opposite Ishaan Khatter
- Film was a commercial hit
- Nominated for Filmfare Award – Best Female Debut
2019 – Digital debut with Ghost Stories
- Appeared in Netflix anthology series
- Explored streaming content platform
2020 – Biopic: Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
- Portrayed Indian Air Force pilot Gunjan Saxena
- Received critical acclaim for performance
2021 – Horror-Comedy: Roohi
- Played dual role as Roohi/Afza
- Film was noted for her comic and horror elements
2022 – Romantic Drama: Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
- Featured in a modern romantic film
- Strengthened her image as a versatile actress
2023 – Thriller: Mili
- Lead role in suspense thriller
- Showcased acting range in content-driven cinema
2023 – Drama/Romance: Bawaal
- Starred in high-profile drama film
- Continued to work on mainstream and commercial projects
Awards List Janhvi Kapoor
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 26th Screen Awards | Best Female Debut | Student of the Year 2 | Nominated |
| 2019 | 26th Screen Awards | Fresh Face of the Year | — | Won |
| 2020 | 65th Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Student of the Year 2 | Won |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Student of the Year 2 | Won |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Nominated |
| 2020 | 21st IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Student of the Year 2 | Won |
| 2021 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Best Stylish Glamorous Icon | — | Won |
| 2022 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Gen Z Star | — | Won |
| 2022 | 22nd Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Debutant Actress of the Year – OTT | Gehraiyaan | Won |
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Stylish Actor People’s Choice (Female) | — | Won |
| 2023 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Most Glamorous Icon | — | Won |
| 2023 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Stylish Glam Icon | — | Won |
| 2024 | Zee Cine Awards | Performer of the Year | Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | Won |
| 2024 | Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards | Most Stylish Performer of the Year (Female) | — | Won |
| 2024 | News18 Reel Awards | Breakthrough Performance of the Year – Female | — | Won |
| 2024 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Leading Entertainer of the Year (Female) | — | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor in a Film – Critics (Female) | Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | Won |
| 2024 | Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest | Best Actress – People’s Choice | — | Nominated |
| 2024 | Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest | Best Actress – Popular Choice | — | Won |
| 2024 | NDTV Indian of the Year | Youth Icon of the Year | — | Won |
| 2025 | Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards | Best Actress (OTT) – Popular Choice | CTRL | Won |
| 2025 | IIFA Digital Awards | Performance in a Leading Role – Female | — | Nominated |
| 2025 | IIFA Digital Awards | Performance in a Leading Role – Female (Series) | Call Me Bae | Nominated |
| 2025 | News18 Reel Awards | Best Actor OTT (Female) | — | Nominated |
About Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She is the daughter of legendary actress Sridevi and film producer Boney Kapoor.
She was born on March 6, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Janhvi made her Bollywood debut with Dhadak (2018), opposite Ishaan Khatter, which was a commercial success.
Her notable films include Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), Roohi (2021), Good Luck Jerry (2022), and Mili (2022).
Yes, Janhvi Kapoor has won 7 awards and several nominations for her performances, particularly for Dhadak and Gunjan Saxena.
As of 2025, she is set to appear in Ulajh, RC16 (a Telugu film with Ram Charan), and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.