In a film industry where star power often overshadows talent, Janhvi Kapoor stands out as an actor who has blended both. Her journey from a fresh-faced, doe-eyed debutante in “ Dhadak ” to a versatile performer tackling varied roles across genres is a success story of evolving craft. Kapoor’s entry into Bollywood was marked by the release of “ Dhadak ” in 2018, a romantic drama that, while commercially successful, received mixed critical reception.
Despite this, her potential was evident. The real turning point came with her portrayal of Gunjan Saxena in “ Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl ” (2020). Here, she embodied the first female Indian Air Force pilot in combat with a blend of vulnerability and steely resolve, earning widespread acclaim for her performance.
Critics praised her for bringing depth and authenticity to the role, proving that she was more than just a star kid riding on her family’s legacy. She is a restless actor - never content with one genre, one prototype. Shattering expectations, Kapoor ventured into horror with Zoya Akhtar’s segment in the anthology film “ Ghost Stories ” (2020) which showcased her ability to handle intense, atmospheric storytelling.
Her performance as a young nurse facing supernatural threats was both convincing and eerie, marking her successful foray into a genre rarely explored by mainstream actors. In “ Roohi ” (2021), Kapoor tackled the challenge of a horror-comedy, playing a dual role that tested her range a.