"People Were Not Kind": Calling Out the "Homewrecker" Label 🛡️
Janhvi spoke openly about the harsh public scrutiny Sridevi endured following her marriage to Boney Kapoor:
The Reflection: "I have seen that journey. People were not very kind when she was around. They called her a 'homewrecker' and all the cruel things," Janhvi shared.
The Emotional Toll: She revealed that these accusations deeply affected Sridevi, even if she kept them hidden from her children. "It played on her mind and made her feel a certain way. I understand her now, and I am sorry that I didn't understand her lens before—the professional and financial pressures she was navigating."
The "History" Lesson: Janhvi noted a bitter irony in how the world treats icons: "History is kind to people who have passed, but the reality was much tougher when she was here."
The "Dual Loss": Losing Two Parents in One Day 💔
Janhvi shared a heartbreaking perspective on the day Sridevi passed away (February 24, 2018):
The Change in Boney Kapoor: "I didn't lose one parent, I lost my father also that day—at least the version of him that existed when she was around," she said, describing how the family dynamic was shattered.
The Identity Shift: She admitted she was a "completely dependent" daughter who relied on Sridevi for every decision, from what to wear to what to think. Moving from that state of dependency to facing the "world ripping you apart" after Dhadak is what led to her post-debut depression.
The "Unfair Advantage" & The New Mission 🎬
Janhvi addressed the persistent nepotism debate with a fresh take:
The "Trump Card": She recalled being so conscious of her privilege during Dhadak that she pushed Sridevi away. "I felt I had an unfair advantage having access to the best actor in India. I told her not to come on sets, not to help me. I wanted to do the opposite of what she would do just to prove I wasn't using her."
The 2026 Goal: Now, as she prepares for her major Telugu project 'Peddi' with Ram Charan, Janhvi says she is no longer "apologetic" about her roots. Instead, she sees her hard work as her only USP to live up to the "stars" Sridevi left behind.
Janhvi’s 2026 Standing
Project Status Impact Sunny Sanskari... Hit (2025) ₹100cr Worldwide; moderate success. Peddi Filming Major Telugu Debut co-starring Ram Charan. Chetak Awards Attendee Spotted in a stunning vintage Sridevi-inspired saree.
SantaBanta Verdict:
Janhvi Kapoor is finally stepping out of the shadow of "Sridevi's daughter" by acknowledging the very struggles that made her mother human. By defending Sridevi against old scandals and being vocal about her own mental health, Janhvi is building a legacy that is as much about emotional honesty as it is about cinematic success.
