Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi and Telugu cinema. She made her feature film debut as Parthavi in Dhadak in 2018. Her notable roles include Gunjan Saxena in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Mili Naudiyal in Mili, Mahima Aggarwal in Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and Thangam in Devara: Part 1. Browse the Janhvi Kapoor photo gallery for pictures, film stills and photos from her public appearances.
Janhvi Kapoor Photo Gallery
Janhvi Kapoor Bio
Born on 6 March 1997 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Janhvi Kapoor began her film career with the 2018 romantic drama Dhadak. She played Parthavi in the film and received the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. In 2020, she appeared as Sameera in Zoya Akhtar's segment of the anthology Ghost Stories.
That year, she also took the title role in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, portraying Indian Air Force pilot Gunjan Saxena. The performance earned her a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress. She followed it with the dual role of Roohi and Afza in the 2021 horror comedy Roohi.
Her 2022 films included Good Luck Jerry, in which she played Jaya Kumari, also known as Jerry, and Mili, where she portrayed Mili Naudiyal. She appeared as Nisha in Bawaal and made a cameo in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023. In 2024, Kapoor played Mahima "Mahi" Aggarwal in Mr.
& Mrs. Mahi and Suhana Bhatia in Ulajh. She also appeared as Jiah in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.
Her Telugu cinema debut came with Devara: Part 1, in which she played Thangam. Her 2025 releases included Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Param Sundari and Homebound. She continued working in Telugu cinema with Peddi, playing Achiyyamma.
Janhvi Kapoor Quick Facts
- Profession
- Actress
- Born
- 6 March 1997
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Years active
- 2018-present
- Known for
- Dhadak, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Mili, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Devara: Part 1
Janhvi Kapoor Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dhadak | Parthavi |
| 2020 | Ghost Stories | Sameera (Zoya Akhtar's segment) |
| 2020 | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl | IAF Pilot Gunjan Saxena |
| 2021 | Roohi | Roohi / Afza |
| 2022 | Good Luck Jerry | Jaya Kumari, also known as Jerry |
| 2022 | Mili | Mili Naudiyal |
| 2023 | Bawaal | Nisha |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Unnamed cameo |
| 2024 | Devara: Part 1 | Thangam |
| 2024 | Mr. & Mrs. Mahi | Mahima "Mahi" Aggarwal |
| 2024 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | Jiah |
| 2024 | Ulajh | Suhana Bhatia |
| 2025 | Homebound | Sudha Bharti |
| 2025 | Param Sundari | Sundari |
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | Tulsi Kumari |
| 2026 | Peddi | Achiyyamma |
| 2027 | Lag Jaa Gale | |
| Adal Badal | ||
| Devara 2 | Thangam | |
| Jackie | ||
| Janadesh | ||
| Raaka | ||
| Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya 2 | Jiah | |
| Untitled Janhvi Kapoor-Rahi Anil Barve Movie | ||
| Untitled Umesh Bist Film |
TV and Web Series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Koffee with Karan | Self |
| 2016 | BFFs with Vogue | Self |
| 2016 | Super Dancer | Self |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Self |
| 2018 | Dance Deewane | Herself |
| 2019 | Movie Masti With Manish | Herself |
| 2019 | Superstar Singer | Self |
| 2024 | Showtime | Self |
| 2024 | The Great Indian Kapil Show | Self |
| 2025 | Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle | Self |
