As the Indian cinema landscape continues to flourish with fresh talent, one starlet who has consistently captured the hearts of millions is Janhvi Kapoor. Celebrating her birthday in 2024, Kapoor’s vibrant dance videos pay homage to her deep-seated passion for the art, with evidence aplenty to prove that dance is indeed her medium of expression.
The journey of the vivacious Kapoor in Bollywood started in 2018 with her debut film ‘Dhadak’, alongside Ishaan Khatter. The movie was met with enthusiasm and set the stage for a series of diverse and challenging roles that would follow. Audiences saw her versatility in projects like ‘Roohi’, a horror-comedy, the biopic ‘Gunjan Saxena’, the intense thriller ‘Mili’, and the quirky ‘Good Luck Jerry’, demonstrating her ability to slip into different characters with ease.
Beyond the silver screen, Janhvi Kapoor has also carved a niche in the digital world with a commanding social media presence. Her Instagram feed is peppered with snippets of her life, with dance playing a starring role. A trained Kathak dancer, Kapoor often shares portions of her practice sessions that mesmerize her followers, revealing the discipline and dedication she has for this classical dance form.
Not one to shy away from spontaneity, Kapoor’s gleeful dance breaks between takes, or while spending time with friends, are a testament to her saying that for her, “dancing is my love language.” Whether she is in a studio or on set, her followers are treated to reels that have Kapoor dancing with joy and abandon, echoing her philosophy that dance is an integral part of who she is.
Such was the case at the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant held in the picturesque city of Jamnagar. Kapoor took the stage with none other than the pop icon Rihanna, engaging in a momentous performance of ‘Zingaat’ from ‘Dhadak’. Rihanna, under Kapoor’s guidance, learned the hook step, creating a viral moment that bridged Hollywood and Bollywood in a dance synergy that the internet couldn’t get enough of.
The dance connections didn’t stop there for the Bollywood actress. Kapoor also swayed to the melodic tunes of ‘Pinga’ from ‘Bajirao Mastani’, joined by Orry, a current internet sensation. Their shared video once again underscored Kapoor’s affinity for dance, regardless of the song or partner she finds herself with.
Looking ahead, Janhvi Kapoor’s career is on a trajectory filled with promise and anticipation. Her next ventures include the big-budget pan-Indian film ‘Devara’, where she stars alongside Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan – slated for release in October. Further, her schedule is lined up with other captivating projects like ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ with Rajkummar Rao, and additional ventures with notable south Indian actors Ram Charan and Suriya.
The burgeoning star is even joining forces with Roshan Mathew and Gulshan Devaiah for the intriguingly titled ‘Ulajh’. Her father, Boney Kapoor, has also confirmed collaborations involving her with leading southern cinema stars Vijay and Suriya in future undertakings, cementing her pan-Indian appeal.
As Janhvi Kapoor steps into another year of her luminous career, her birthday is celebrated not only through the conventional means of wishes and gifts but also through a celebration of dance that has threaded through her life with colorful and rhythmic patterns. Whether it is the traditional beats of Kathak or the zestful fervor of Bollywood numbers, dance remains an unspoken yet profoundly expressed language of love for Kapoor, reflecting her spirit and zest for both life and cinema.
