Janhvi Kapoor on foray into South cinema: It makes me feel closer to my mom
PTI / Jun 02, 2024, 14:55 (IST)
Janhvi Kapoor feels closer to her late mother, Sridevi, by working in the South Indian film industry. Set to make her Telugu debut with Jr NTR in "Devara" and star alongside Ram Charan, Kapoor felt it was the right time to venture into South cinema. Known for Hindi films like "Dhadak" and "Gunjan Saxena," Kapoor says working in the South allows her to connect with her mother's legacy, recalling Sridevi's extensive work in Tamil and Telugu films. Sridevi, who passed away in 2018, shared the screen with legends like Chiranjeevi and NT Rama Rao. Kapoor admires the charisma and conviction of South Indian cinema, a sentiment nurtured by her producer father Boney Kapoor's passion for Tamil and Telugu films. Her latest release, "Mr. & Mrs. Mahi," co-starring Rajkummar Rao, debuted on May 31 and received mixed reviews. The film is directed by Sharan Sharma and produced by Dharma Productions.