"I Will Die Trying," Janhvi Kapoor On Taking Sridevi's Legacy Forward

In a recent interview, with Film Companion, Janhvi Kapoor expressed her commitment to carrying forward her mother Sridevi's legacy, emphasising her dedication to working tirelessly to honour it. She also discussed her passion for cinema, and her deep-rooted love for movies, highlighting that her entire upbringing revolves around the film industry. 

She said, "I cannot abandon my mom's (Sridevi) legacy. I need to take it forward, I will die trying. It means the most to me. I need to work day and night tirelessly so that I justify that I got this opportunity easily. And I feel like I have taken somebody's spot. So it is only right for me, out of respect, to overcompensate, in order to justify this."

Janhvi Kapoor On Taking Sridevi's Legacy Forward

Acknowledging the privilege she has due to her parents' fame, she stressed that her dedication and love for cinema are intrinsic, and ingrained in her through her lineage. Janhvi expressed her intent to work relentlessly, driven by the devotion and love for the craft instilled in her by her family's cinematic heritage.

Earlier in an interview, the actor expressed regret about a decision she made during the filming of her debut movie, Dhadak. She revealed that she urged her mother, the late superstar Sridevi, not to visit her on set, considering it one of her biggest regrets. Kapoor felt she had an unfair advantage due to being Sridevi's daughter and didn't want any help or guidance from her mother.

Looking back, she now considers it foolish to have taken the situation so seriously and wishes she had allowed her mother to be present and support her during the shoot. Janhvi acknowledged her mother's desire to assist her and regrets not letting her be part of that journey.

What Does Janhvi Kapoor Regret?

She said, "People were already saying 'You got your first film because you are Sridevi's daughter'. I decided I wouldn't take any help from her. I thought I had an unfair advantage. It would be more unfair if I took her advice. So, I told her 'Please don't come on set, I have to work on my own."

"Sometimes, I feel it was stupid of me. I took all that nonsense a bit too seriously. I regret it... I know she was dying to come on set and help me as a mother. I just didn't let her. One of the biggest regrets... I wish I had just said 'Mumma, please come, I have a shoot. I need you."

Sridevi, the first female superstar in Bollywood and recipient of the Padma Shri award, passed suddenly on February 24, 2018, in Dubai, where she had travelled to attend a family event. The late actor's spouse, Boney Kapoor, discovered her unconscious in the bathtub. According to reports, the 54-year-old actor drowned accidentally.

The late actor's family took to their social media to share some heartwarming posts for the late actor ahead of her 5th death anniversary. February 24, 2023, marked five years since the superstar passed away.

Janhvi Kapoor's Post For Sridevi

“I still look for you everywhere mumma, still do everything I do hope I’m making you proud. Everywhere I go, and everything I do- it starts and ends with you," posted Janhvi Kapoor today reminiscing about her mother, the well-renowned actor Sridevi.

The actor’s upcoming 5^th death anniversary is a very emotional time for her fans, friends, and family members. Those who loved and revered the actor, flooded social media platforms today by honouring and remembering her. The late actor's husband, filmmaker Boney Kapoor, wrote a heartfelt message on Instagram saying, “You left us 5 years back …… your love and memories will keep us going and will remain with us forever….”

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who was very close to Sridevi, left a string of heart emojis in the comment section, along with Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor. This post generated a mob of emotions amongst the fans, and one user commented, "I'm one of the millions of fans that worship Sridevi. She was and still is the greatest actor that cinema has ever produced. Her work and legacy will live on forever. RIP.”

Actor Janhvi Kapoor shared a lovely photo of her and her mother on Instagram today along with a comment recollecting her mother today. Fans left touching messages for Janhvi, such as, "She is proud of you" and “She’s just there with you, always!" several celebrities, including Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh, commented on Janhvi's post with heart emojis.

One fan commented, “Next time you go on set, give your 200% in the shot, this was her first love, perform like she is watching you and scolding you for not giving your best, give a shot that people see her in you, perform like she is still alive, inside you.”