Janhvi Kapoor reveals her mother Sridevi was a huge fan of Govinda: 'She used to love watching his comedy'

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor are set to star in the upcoming film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. Interestingly, Janhvi recently shared some insight into her mother's admiration for Bollywood legend Govinda, particularly praising his impeccable comic timing. Sridevi was known for her iconic roles in Hindi cinema, and her influence can still be seen in Janhvi's career choices.

Varun and Janhvi on their favourite actors

When Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor were asked about their favorite actors in the comic space, Janhvi replied, I think we both have the same answer- Govinda and mom (Sridevi). Janhvi went on to add, Mom was actually a huge Govinda fan. She used to love watching his comedy and how physical he was with it and timing.

Janhvi Kapoor shared that her mother, Sridevi, was a huge fan of Govinda's work, often watching his movies and giggling with delight whenever they were telecast on TV. She particularly enjoyed his comic timing and physical comedy. Furthermore, she added, I actually feel mom had that comic timing a lot in her.

Varun Dhawan chimed in, agreeing with Janhvi's admiration for Govinda's comedic timing, and added Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan to the list of his favorite comedic actors. He fondly recalled watching Akshay Kumar's films with director Priyadarshan, particularly enjoying their collaborations in the post-2000 era, which include iconic comedies like Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.

Janhvi recalls Sridevi’s reaction to Varun in Judwaa 2

Kapoor, later, recalled how her mom reacted to watching Varun Dhawan in Judwaa 2. The actress said, I have memories watching Judwaa in the theater, which ironically also released on the 2nd of October. I remember watching that film with mom and dad. And I remember, mom was actually awestruck by him (Varun Dhawan sitting next to her). She was like he's got so much energy. He is so fresh. Oh my god! She was thrilled. I was like Wow!.

Varun Dhawan added, I remember meeting her after that. I was like Oh my god, the heroine of Chaalbaaz is telling me this because that's my favourite film. I have seen that film a lot when I was doing Judwaa, and I was prepping. My father had told me, ‘Please, study Sridevi's performance for this because that's the best double role you can do

Varun and Janhvi’s upcoming film

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor are set to delight audiences once again as they collaborate for the second time in the romantic comedy-drama "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari". Their chemistry was first showcased in Nitesh Tiwari's film "Bawaal".

Directed by Shashank Khaitan, "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" promises a captivating blend of romance, drama, and entertainment, with a star-studded cast including Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Akshay Oberoi, and Maniesh Paul. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on October 2, 2025, and is expected to bring festive cheer to audiences.