After watching GoodLuck Jerry, I think Janhvi Kapoor has emerged as a performer who is here to stay. Be it Dhadak, Gunjan Saxena or Roohi, the actress has always picked up different characters. The range of her performances have been impressive, In an exclusive interview with Team MissMalini, Janhvi opens up about pushing the envelope in every film, winning everyone over and her camaraderie with Sara Ali Khan.
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Here are the excerpts of the interview:
On pushing the envelope with every film…
I finished the film one and a half years ago, so while shooting the film I felt nice. I am getting to do different things. Even after the shoot we had a lot of fun and I learnt many things. I am surprised and taken aback and feel I might have done the right kind of work with GoodLuck Jerry.
On winning people…
I don’t think it is possible to win everyone as they will be people who would bring topics like nepotism, and someone will say, go and learn acting. I know it’s inevitable. Those are the opinions that get click bait. I know I can’t win everyone over but the aspiration is to win everyone over. And that’s what I want, I want their love and I am doing it for their love. I have a long way to go to prove it to them and myself. I want to prove to people that I am hardworking. Maybe I can convince ten people with every film. I am hoping for a lot more people. By doing this one day I hope to win over people and not question myself
On reading comments about herself….
Jerry has spoiled me a little bit as I have stopped reading comments earlier. I was like this is a losing battle. I know that I am working hard, there are filmmakers who are seeing it. And I know there are a large number of people who won’t be convinced. I had no expectations and then I started reading the reviews. Then I noticed people are sending positive and heart warming comments. It made me think it was possible. After gathering courage I am reading stuff and getting happy.
On being compared to late mom, Sridevi…
I am her daughter, we have the same genes. Certain emotions will be portrayed the same way. I didn’t draw that parallel at all in my head. I just thought Jerry was such a fun character because of her duality.
On being similar to her character- Jerry…
I don’t think I pretend to be a certain way. There are a lot of people who are often surprised by me. One thing I relate to is her innocence. People think the same way for me as well. They say I am also innocent who doesn’t know acting. I know I am more than that.
On her filmography being different…
Every time I read a script, I am organically attracted to the characters that are different. For me playing an urban girl in Bombay, who has seen a lot of the world, it would be easy for me but not an exciting challenge. This film, like GoodLuck Jerry, is a more exciting space for me. It somehow feels more natural on camera to be devoid of hair, make-up, urban lifestyles, but this feels more interesting to me and I gravitate towards it.
On her equation with Sara Ali Khan…
I knew Sara before we became actors. The fact that we are contemporaries isn’t in our heads. She is my friend, she is someone who has seen me when I had no idea that I wanted to become an actor. She has seen me through that journey. Even when I meet her at the gym, I am like I want to talk to you because you know me. You have seen me in different phases of my life. And that’s what came on Koffee with Karan and it was organic.
You can check out the entire conversation here:
I really liked the way Janhvi’s journey has shaped up so far. I am looking forward to see her in more unconventional characters.