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Janhvi Kapoor Carries Family Legacy in Modern Bollywood
By James Moreau | 25 May, 2026

The actress continues her run of major releases with Peddi following her 2025 role in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

Janhvi Kapoor has established a versatile career in Bollywood, consistently taking on challenging roles that have defined her as a leading actress.  She stars in the upcoming film Peddi, which is now slated for a June release.

Most recently, she starred in the 2025 rom-com Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, continuing a steady run of major releases.  Kapoor showed off her range in the 2023 survival thriller Mili and her critically acclaimed performance in the 2020 biopic Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, where she portrayed the first Indian female air force pilot in combat.  Her acting debut began in the high-profile romantic drama Dhadak, which earned her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut.

Beyond her filmography, Kapoor is a major presence online.  Her Instagram profile, featuring high-fashion editorials and behind-the-scenes updates, boasts 26 million followers.  Kapoor’s influence has led to significant brand partnerships with Aldo, New Balance, and Airbnb.

The 29-year-old actress was born and raised in Mumbai to a family deeply rooted in the film industry. She is the daughter of the late legendary actress Sridevi and film producer Boney Kapoor.  Carrying forward a profound cinematic legacy, Kapoor has successfully carved out her own distinct path in Indian pop culture.