Bollywood’s young starlet Janhvi Kapoor was greeted with effusive birthday wishes as she celebrated turning 27 this year. Among the chorus of greetings from fans, family, and celebrities, it was the endearing message from her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya that took center stage on social media, showcasing their love prominently before the eyes of the public.
On this special occasion, Shikhar took to Instagram to share a poetically captured moment of the couple: they can be seen intimately standing together and gazing upon the Eiffel Tower, a monument deeply emblematic of romance. The photograph, taken from behind, lends an air of mystery and intimacy to the captured moment. Along with this enchanting Parisian snapshot, Shikhar penned a succinct yet heartfelt birthday message, accompanied by the symbol of love—a red heart emoji. A second photograph featured Janhvi smiling joyfully with two pet dogs, to which Shikhar charmingly noted, “Love from all your babies.”
This public display of affection comes amidst the couple’s recent appearance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s lavish pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar. There, the two were seen hand-in-hand, affirming the strength of their bond before a constellation of high-profile guests.
The usually reticent Janhvi shed some light on her relationship dynamics with Shikhar during her appearance on the highly popular celebrity talk show ‘Koffee With Karan’ Season 8. She took the hot seat alongside her sister Khushi Kapoor and faced the engaging inquests of the show’s host, Karan Johar. Responding to Karan’s probing about the past and present contours of her relationship with Shikhar, Janhvi responded with a touch of humor, referencing a romantic Bollywood song which she revealed Shikhar would sing to her. Complimenting his character, she voiced appreciation for his consistent support and selflessness towards her and her family.
In a revealing moment on the show, Karan induced Janhvi to disclose the top three contacts on her speed dial. Listing “Papa, Khushu, and Shikhu,” she quickly realized she had inadvertently confirmed her close ties with Shikhar, affectionately referred to as “Shikhu.”
Janhvi Kapoor, balancing her personal joy with a burgeoning career, has a slew of cinema projects poised for release. In her professional pipeline lies the much-anticipated pan-Indian film ‘Devara’, where she will star alongside heavyweight actors Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan, slated for an October release. In addition to this, her roster includes ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ where she pairs up with Rajkummar Rao. The young Kapoor scion has also signed projects that will see her collaborating with prominent south Indian actors Ram Charan and Suriya. Another film in the works is ‘Uljah’ with Roshan Mathew and Gulshan Devaiah. Her father, the film producer Boney Kapoor, has also confirmed her upcoming appearance in a movie with south stars Vijay and Suriya.
Stepping out of the reflected glamour and anticipation surrounding her professional commitments, Janhvi’s celebration of her birthday brings into light the personal contentment she finds in her relationship with Shikhar. Their public appearances and shared moments attest to a relationship that has evolved and matured, weathering past complexities to emerge strong in the high-octane world of Bollywood. As Janhvi Kapoor steps into another year of life and stardom, it is clear that professionally and personally, her journey is one buoyed by love and promising endeavors.
