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[Seriously! She's like the epitome of never judge a book by its cover. 😆 I thought the exact same and was so taken aback by her personality...


I get taken aback quite frequently nowadays.😆 I just saw this video of Janhvi and her family visiting Tirupati today probably for Dhadak. Now I know Sri was religious, I saw many videos of her visiting Tirupati that resurfaced online after her death but the image that I had of not only Janhvi but even Khushi changed once again...I'm not saying being religious is something great and not being one is bad, I myself am not that religious...but I once again didn't think Sri's daughters would be some temple going kids..maybe it was this stereotype or once again a set image of these entitled rich kids in my head..thanks to popular culture and movies...but yeah, not judging ANYONE on instagram anymore.. 😆

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I thought Janhvi was quiet, she is a big bully: Ishaan Khatter


There's more to her than just a pretty face. Janhvi Kapoor is proud to be the daughter of the iconic Sridevi and Boney Kapoor and yet she is determined to rise in the industry on her own. Ishaan Khatter is always happy, curious and willing to experiment with roles. A self-confessed learner who takes his craft very seriously, he has aspirations to be admired for his acting, over his good looks.

As the release date of their upcoming film Dhadak the official Hindi adaptation of the Marathi blockbuster Sairat nears, both Ishaan and Janhvi are going through a roller-coaster of emotions. On a recent visit to Pune, Bollywood's young stars visited the Aga Khan Palace with Pune Times. As they explore the historic landmark, the duo talked about the challenges they faced during the film, dealing with the pressure of constant comparison and Janhvi's emotional tribute to her mom. Excerpts...


Dhadak's lead pair Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor gorge on vada pav in asal Puneri style

Janhvi and I share a wonderful camaraderie and it translates on screen

The only choreography in Zingaat was the hook step. Everything else iis Ishaan's freestyling


DHADAK'S TRAILER AND THE HINDI VERSION OF ZINGAAT IS ATTRACTING A SEA OF COMPLIMENTS AND COMPARISON AS WELL. ARE YOU GUYS OVERWHELMED?

Janhvi: At times, yes, constant comparison with Sairat is overwhelming, but I understand where it is coming from. The audience has a special attachment with the film and it is quite natural for them to react this way. One of the most beautiful things about Sairat is how honestly it was presented. We have a similar approach to our film and we all lived each character. Although Dhadakis an official adaptation, it has its unique charm. I'm sure the audience who watched Sairat will find something new and meaningful in our film too.

Ishaan: I'd like to add that Sairat will always remain sacred to its fans. And through Dhadak, we are trying to tell our perspective to the audience on the same issue. There is enough love and space out there for our film to find its rightful place in the heart of the audience.

WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION AFTER WATCHING SAIRAT?

Janhvi: That movie had such an impact on me. For the longest time, I was dumbfounded. It was so moving and the acting was brilliant. I found myself feeling attached to the characters Archie and Parshya, and felt a genuine sense of loss. The film has such a powerful impact on the audience. I would like to be a part of movies that have a similar impact on people.

Ishaan: Dhadak was the first film I was meant to do. And it is very close to my heart. It so happened that when Shashank Khaitan, our director, wanted to make the film and cast me in the lead, I was on my way with him to the screening of Sairat. So I watched the film immediately after that information. I was completely consumed by it. That's the kind of power the film had on me. It took me a while to shake off the emotions. The movie also ends on a very poignant note. When it all started to sink in, in my subsequent meetings with Shashank, he said that he wanted to adapt the film on screen and add new idiosyncrasies to it. Everything excited me a lot.

JANHVI,YOU HAVE WATCHED SAIRAT. YOU'VE HAD YOUR STRUGGLES WITH HINDI IN THE PAST AND IN DHADAK, YOUR CHARACTER PARTHAVI HAS A MEWARI DIALECT. HOW DID YOU MASTER THE ART OF LANGUAGES?

(Laughs) I picked up a few words in Marathi. I know aai means mother, ho means yes and chaan means nice. The struggle with language is real for me. However, it has been a learning experience so far. Shashank (director) took us to Udaipur and Jaipur to recce the location. This helped me get acquainted with the culture, diction and how the locals speak. We went there several times to meet people and understand the colloquial language. Since Shashank is a Marwari, he helped me perfect my tone with regular improvising and reading of the script. So it took me a lot of practice. For Ishaan, it is cakewalk to talk in different accents. He switches between British, French, German and Russian accents like a boss.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE ON THE SETS...

Ishaan: It has been the most rewarding experience on the sets. Shashank made us chase efficiency and we managed to shoot the film in 44 days, which is no mean feat. We prepared and improvised for long hours to give full justice to our characters. The shoot went very smoothly MashaAllah.

Janhvi: We had a special account called Dhadak khata at a local caf for us and we used to pig out on local cuisine. Working in Karan's production is like family. There's a sense of belonging and security. We had a lot of freedom given to us to explore the city and experiment as well.

SPEAKING OF EXPERIMENTING, ARE YOU OPEN TO WORKING IN A MARATHI FILM?

Janhvi: Absolutely. In fact in any language for that matter. Marathi cinema is so rich and meaningful.

Ishaan: I second that. Marathi films have given quality cinema to the audience and as an actor; it would be a privilege to work in the industry.

WHAT KIND OF FEEDBACK ARE YOU GUYS RECEIVING POST THE RELEASE OF ZINGAAT?

Janhvi: It was a lot of fun shooting for the song Zingaat. The only choreography in the song was the hook step. Everything else is Ishaan's freestyling. The song is so energetic and it comes at a very important point in our relationship in the film. The feedback we are receiving is simply overwhelming. People are appreciating the song.

THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE TWO OF YOU IS ADMIRED A LOT...

Ishaan: We share a wonderful camaraderie and it translates on screen. There's a good comfort level between us. (Laughs) I used to think Janhvi was a quiet girl but she is a big bully.

SOCIAL MEDIA IS FLOODED WITH COMMENTS COMPARING YOU TO YOUR MOM...

Janhvi: Exactly! It has been happening a lot. Especially since my film is about to release. Everything I did and everything I do is to get some sort of validation from my mom. She has been admired and respected by her fans all her life. Now I am going to look for the same in her fans. I will keep working hard in her name always and this is my tribute to her.

NOW THAT YOU HAVE SEEN AGA KHAN PALACE WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN PUNE?

Janhvi: I used to come here quite often with my mom and dad over weekends. However, we never stepped out of the hotel. I'm glad I really got a chance to see the real Pune and taste vada pav as well.

Ishaan: I have been around in Pune. I was here to shoot my first film Beyond The Clouds at a vegetable market. I remember the pungent smells were so overwhelming and I've seen the biggest jackfruits and pumpkins there. It was a fun experience. And for the first time, I am wearing a Puneri pagdi. So my visit to the city is quite successful.

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Ishaan Khatter: Shahid bhai felt I was at the right age to do Dhadak

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Updated: Jul 9, 2018, 12:14 PM IST

Dressed in a pair of black shorts and a red jacket topped with a mop of curly hair, Ishaan is like any other cute 22-year-old boy, full of beans and a tad restless. But when it comes to cinema, his knowledge belies his age. After all, he hails from a family of actors and most importantly, he has had an enviable debut with international filmmaker Majid Majidi's Beyond The Clouds. "Working with Majidi sir has been a lifelong learning, something which I will never forget, reiterates Ishaan. While that film won a lot of acclaim for him as an actor, Shahid Kapoor's half-brother is now all set to foray into mainstream cinema with Dhadak, which is produced by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions and is based on the Marathi blockbuster Sairat. Here, he talks about the challenges of doing an adaptation, the comparisons and expectations...

What has been your biggest challenge while doing Dhadak?

My biggest challenge perhaps was in finding the character, being honest and consistent, as was the case with Beyond The Clouds. But this role is a complete departure from what I am as a person, even more than what Amir was (in Beyond The Clouds). Madhukar is a small-town boy who is unambitious and naive. He is happy and hasn't seen too much in life. The only inspiration he has in life is the girl whom he falls head over heels in love with. That's when his life takes a turn, reality hits and there's an arc to the character where he is growing up. This is the period in his life where he matures. I wanted to be able to correctly portray all these things. Finding that sur was important.

Have you seen Sairat?

Yes, I have seen it multiple times. What happened was Dharma Productions had organised a screening of Sairat; it was the first time I was going to watch it. Around that time, Karan (Johar) was meeting me, trying to suss out if I was capable of doing a film. We became friends and when we were hanging out, he must have figured I was the right choice for the adaptation. But it was when I was on my way to the screening (of Sairat), that Shashank told me he wanted to do the film with me. I was taken by surprise! When I saw Sairat, I completely forgot what Shashank had shared with me. It's a beautiful film that pulls you in. I was so involved that it took me a while to shake myself off from the poignant ending and process the information that Shashank wants to make the film with me. But when he told me what he had in mind and that he was setting it in Rajasthan, it made sense. I was excited and wanted to be a part of it.

Though you have done Beyond The Clouds, Dhadak will be your first commercial entertainer. Did you feel different about it?

I didn't look at it as a commercial entertainer, I looked at it as a story. I recognised that many factors are different, the treatment, the manner in which it is presented to a larger audience, etc. I had a lot of inhibitions that I had to get past before doing this film. When we started shooting, it was so enjoyable that I asked Shashank, Are you sure you are getting what you want?' We were experimenting and getting good footage. I had a whale of a time, it took me a while to adjust to how much fun I was having while shooting the first half, which has a slightly dreamy, fantastical feel to it.

Weren't you apprehensive about the film and your role being compared with the original?

I was aware of it, but that wasn't the predominant thought. Yes, it was unexpected that a film was being made based on a movie that had just released, was under the public eye and the biggest success. I felt it's so fresh in people's minds that they would make comparisons. But I thought it's an important story, which is not state specific. It can be adapted into any region and still be relevant. I felt I would interpret it in my way. When I heard the first half of the script, and the way my character was written, I realised Madhukar is different from Parshya (of Sairat). He has his own journey, history and characteristics that are different. That's because the film is inspired by Sairat, it's not a remake but an adaptation.

What was Shahid Kapoor's reaction when you told him about Dhadak?

He had seen Sairat and liked it. He told me it's a good film to do and that I was at the right age with the right dynamics to do the movie. More than that he felt I would be in good hands with Karan and Shashank empowering the film. He advised me to do my research in the language and be well-rehearsed before starting the movie. He wanted me to get that ravani and ease in the language.

The trailer and songs, especially Zingaat, have got a mixed response, with some even trolling it. How are you coping with it?

I know there will be comparisons, a lot of people feel strongly about Sairat and are attached to it. I understand it completely. In fact, we are also in love with that film, so we have made it. But I think they should put it in perspective. So far, what they have seen is only two-three per cent of the film, which is yet to come. I would love to know their reactions after they watch the movie. I am anticipating that people will see it as an honest film of its own, and not a gimmicky effort to recreate past glory of the movie. Dhadak has its own individuality, and a story that deserves to be told to a larger audience.

The scene in which you are singing Kaise Bataye from Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has become a hit...

(Laughs) Yes, many people have been telling me about it. It was a fun scene, but when I sang the song, I never thought it would catch on in such a big way!

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Ishaan Khatter: Shahid bhai felt I was at the right age to do Dhadak

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Updated: Jul 9, 2018, 12:14 PM IST

Dressed in a pair of black shorts and a red jacket topped with a mop of curly hair, Ishaan is like any other cute 22-year-old boy, full of beans and a tad restless. But when it comes to cinema, his knowledge belies his age. After all, he hails from a family of actors and most importantly, he has had an enviable debut with international filmmaker Majid Majidi's Beyond The Clouds. "Working with Majidi sir has been a lifelong learning, something which I will never forget, reiterates Ishaan. While that film won a lot of acclaim for him as an actor, Shahid Kapoor's half-brother is now all set to foray into mainstream cinema with Dhadak, which is produced by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions and is based on the Marathi blockbuster Sairat. Here, he talks about the challenges of doing an adaptation, the comparisons and expectations...

What has been your biggest challenge while doing Dhadak?

My biggest challenge perhaps was in finding the character, being honest and consistent, as was the case with Beyond The Clouds. But this role is a complete departure from what I am as a person, even more than what Amir was (in Beyond The Clouds). Madhukar is a small-town boy who is unambitious and naive. He is happy and hasn't seen too much in life. The only inspiration he has in life is the girl whom he falls head over heels in love with. That's when his life takes a turn, reality hits and there's an arc to the character where he is growing up. This is the period in his life where he matures. I wanted to be able to correctly portray all these things. Finding that sur was important.

Have you seen Sairat?

Yes, I have seen it multiple times. What happened was Dharma Productions had organised a screening of Sairat; it was the first time I was going to watch it. Around that time, Karan (Johar) was meeting me, trying to suss out if I was capable of doing a film. We became friends and when we were hanging out, he must have figured I was the right choice for the adaptation. But it was when I was on my way to the screening (of Sairat), that Shashank told me he wanted to do the film with me. I was taken by surprise! When I saw Sairat, I completely forgot what Shashank had shared with me. It's a beautiful film that pulls you in. I was so involved that it took me a while to shake myself off from the poignant ending and process the information that Shashank wants to make the film with me. But when he told me what he had in mind and that he was setting it in Rajasthan, it made sense. I was excited and wanted to be a part of it.

Though you have done Beyond The Clouds, Dhadak will be your first commercial entertainer. Did you feel different about it?

I didn't look at it as a commercial entertainer, I looked at it as a story. I recognised that many factors are different, the treatment, the manner in which it is presented to a larger audience, etc. I had a lot of inhibitions that I had to get past before doing this film. When we started shooting, it was so enjoyable that I asked Shashank, Are you sure you are getting what you want?' We were experimenting and getting good footage. I had a whale of a time, it took me a while to adjust to how much fun I was having while shooting the first half, which has a slightly dreamy, fantastical feel to it.

Weren't you apprehensive about the film and your role being compared with the original?

I was aware of it, but that wasn't the predominant thought. Yes, it was unexpected that a film was being made based on a movie that had just released, was under the public eye and the biggest success. I felt it's so fresh in people's minds that they would make comparisons. But I thought it's an important story, which is not state specific. It can be adapted into any region and still be relevant. I felt I would interpret it in my way. When I heard the first half of the script, and the way my character was written, I realised Madhukar is different from Parshya (of Sairat). He has his own journey, history and characteristics that are different. That's because the film is inspired by Sairat, it's not a remake but an adaptation.

What was Shahid Kapoor's reaction when you told him about Dhadak?

He had seen Sairat and liked it. He told me it's a good film to do and that I was at the right age with the right dynamics to do the movie. More than that he felt I would be in good hands with Karan and Shashank empowering the film. He advised me to do my research in the language and be well-rehearsed before starting the movie. He wanted me to get that ravani and ease in the language.

The trailer and songs, especially Zingaat, have got a mixed response, with some even trolling it. How are you coping with it?

I know there will be comparisons, a lot of people feel strongly about Sairat and are attached to it. I understand it completely. In fact, we are also in love with that film, so we have made it. But I think they should put it in perspective. So far, what they have seen is only two-three per cent of the film, which is yet to come. I would love to know their reactions after they watch the movie. I am anticipating that people will see it as an honest film of its own, and not a gimmicky effort to recreate past glory of the movie. Dhadak has its own individuality, and a story that deserves to be told to a larger audience.

The scene in which you are singing Kaise Bataye from Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has become a hit...

(Laughs) Yes, many people have been telling me about it. It was a fun scene, but when I sang the song, I never thought it would catch on in such a big way!


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Janhvi Kapoor on comparisons with Sridevi: I don't think anyone can be like her

Newcomer Janhvi Kapoor says what her late mother Sridevi had to offer to films and people's lives "was greater than what any artiste ever could

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Updated: Jul 10, 2018 08:33 IST

By Prashant Singh, Hindustan Times

She is just 21 and has been dealing with the "media madness, thanks to her big Bollywood debut vehicle, Dhadak but you can't miss the sheer confidence and great poise in Janhvi Kapoor's disposition. "I have never seen so much of myself or get spoken about. Also, I haven't talked about myself this much, so it's very weird, admits late Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor's daughter, as she talks about career, her superstar mother and more.

Being Sridevi's daughter, was acting on your mind right from the start?
Films were always the biggest part of my life. As far as I remember, everything has always revolved around movies. I really think films have shaped my moral compass as well. I think there was a phase in the middle when I sort of abandoned the idea as I wanted to explore other options but when I went for an acting course in LA, I had a euphoria kind of moment when I really felt something as an actor. After that, nothing else could match up to it. Then, you can't go back to a 9-5 kind of job.

Boney Kapoor (C) poses for a picture with his daughters Janhvi Kapoor (L), Anshula Kapoor (2L) and Khushi Kapoor (R) and son Arjun Kapoor (2L) during the wedding reception of actress Sonam Kapoor and businessman Anand Ahuja. (AFP)

Once Dhadak releases, you will be instantly compared with your mother...
Yes, it's true but I am not very excited about it (laughs). I think it's just genetics and biology. I am her daughter so zaahir hai ki main unki tarah hi dikhungi. But my mum holds such a strong space in people's heart and had a very personal connect. I hope I can please her fans also in some way in a bid to show gratitude for all the love she got. I hope I am given an opportunity to create my own identity. I don't think anyone can be like her. What she had to offer to films and to people's lives was greater than what any artiste could.

At this stage, are you nervous or excited?

I was only excited till promotions started but now itni baat karni pad rahi hai movie ke baare mein, that ab thodi bahut nervousness bhi ho rahi hai.

What makes you most nervous?
We have spent so much time with Dhadak. Almost the entire last year-and-a-half has been completely dedicated to this movie and its characters. Not just time, I invested a lot of myself as well in it, so there's personal attachment. Also, so much happened during this time period that this is more than just a movie. Now, I am feeling a bit nervous to think that we are going to show it to the world. Aisa lag raha hai ki apne bache ko khule maidan mein chhod rahein hai pehli baar.

Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter on the sets of show India's Best Dramebaaz Season 2 in Mumbai. (IANS)

Now that your mum isn't around, you must be feeling a huge void?
Yes, I do feel a big void. Actually, I try not to think about it as much, though it's very hard. But that void is there and it's a constant. I think it's something that I will always have to live with.

It could be too early to ask but what kind of films do you wish to do? Have any road map?
All kinds of films, especially the ones through which I can learn from my characters. After working in Dhadak, I think I have changed my outlook about people so I hope to continue doing films that can offer me that and through which I can touch people's lives. I want to make people laugh and cry, and also personally affect their lives.

Of late, Arjun [Kapoor] has been extremely caring towards you...

The only reason we can stand strong after whatever happened is because of the kind of love and support Arjun bhaiyya and Anshula didi [half-siblings] have been giving us [she and her younger sister, Khushi]. It's a family dynamic that I relish. I am very thankful for them. I couldn't have asked for a better brother and a better sister. They have given us a lot of strength. He is a very wise man and has given tips like, 'just be honest, be yourself and be respectful towards people.' Somehow, when he says it, I take it like the gospel truth (laughs).

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Janhvi Kapoor showed great strength: Ishaan Khatter on Sridevi's death

Janhvi Kapoor's mother and versatile Bollywood actor Sridevi passed away on February 24 this year. Her sudden demise left fans and the film fraternity shocked.

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  • Published on: July 9, 2018 10:36:43 pm
Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter's Dhadak will hit screens on July 13.

Janhvi Kapoor is yet to speak about her mother Sridevi's demise, but her Dhadak co-star Ishaan Khatter and director Shashank Khaitan on Monday shared how she dealt with the loss.

"I shouldn't be speaking much about it because it is a bit too personal. Janhvi was very professional. She showed great strength. She was able to come to the set and make better of the situation, said Ishaan.

Shashank said he was amazed at the professionalism of Janhvi and her family. The young actor resumed the shoot within weeks of Sridevi's death.

"From our end, we were with her in whatever way we could be. More than any one of us, it was Janhvi and her family who dealt with the situation beautifully. Honestly, it's a situation I can't even talk about because I haven't experienced a loss so grave.

"I was just amazed how this young girl, her younger sister and family dealt with it and the professionalism they showed in coming to the set so fast. I am really proud of my team for giving her a comforting environment and still have the focus on work and not reminding her of what happened, said Dhadak director Shashank Khaitan.

Bollywood star Sridevi passed away on February 24 in Dubai. Her sudden demise left fans and the film fraternity shocked.

https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/janhvi-kapoor-showed-great-strength-ishaan-khatter-on-sridevi-death-5252534/


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You have to keep a smile even if people point finger at you, says Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor is all set to debut in Bollywood with Dhadak. The film is a remake of Marathi hit Sairat.

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Updated: Jul 11, 2018 17:30 IST

By Shilpa Jamkhandikar, Reuters, Reuters

Janhvi Kapoor's Bollywood debut is highly anticipated even by the standard for children of movie stars in the Hindi film industry. Her mother, actress Sridevi's sudden death in February also piqued interest in the 21-year-old, who plays the lead in the upcoming romantic drama Dhadak (Heartbeat), a remake of the hugely successful Marathi film Sairat.

Since the trailer's release a month ago, Kapoor and co-star Ishaan Thakker have been under constant scrutiny, whether at their numerous promotional appearances or on social media, where not everyone is happy at what is perceived in some quarters as a Bollywood-ised, airbrushed remake of a regional film.

Kapoor spoke to Reuters about the film, why she reads comments about her on social media, and what it felt like going back to work almost immediately after the death of her mother.

You come from a completely different background than your character Parthivi. What was it like to get under the skin of someone who is nothing like you?

That is the fun of it though. That's why I want to act, so that I can explore these new things and become these new people. If I was just an ordinary person, which I am, and didn't have the opportunity to do this film, I would never have known much about Mewari culture or Rajasthan, or be able to speak the dialect. I would never know what it feels like to jump on a train.

I am giving away plot points here, but I would never have known what it feels like to have a baby. It was a fleeting maternal moment. In acting, you have to fool yourself you mess with yourself into believing things. You play games with yourself to orchestrate certain situations, which is so much fun. I got to learn a lot. I just hope now it translates on screen, otherwise I'm only learning and no one notices.

Why is it important for the audience to notice?Acting isn't a selfish profession. I can love it as much as I want. I can grow from it and learn from it, but the important thing is that the audience feels for you more than you feel for yourself. The audience learns more from your work than you learnt from it. It is a very giving profession, I think.

So much of what you are saying depends on variables you cannot control, like audience tastes, etc. Are you prepared for the highs and lows that will come your way because of that?
I can say I am prepared for it, but no one really is prepared. The only thing that I could do to ensure this would turn out ideally was to work hard and work honestly. I don't know if it has resulted in good work or not I only know that it is honest work. I am just hoping and praying that it translates on screen.

Sometimes, in your head, you are feeling all of these things and doing all of these things, but what is the point if the audience isn't feeling it? I have seen films where the actors are sobbing on screen and they talk about, "I went into this emotional space etc, but what is the point of it if the audience doesn't feel it? That is why promoting (the film) is getting hard for me. I'd much rather just shut up and just have them (audiences) see it.

There is also a school of thought that says cinema should be done for your own creative satisfaction and that someone else's opinion should not be the prime concern.
I was thinking about this the other day, and film is very different to art or writing. You do that for self-fulfillment too, but what do you need to paint? A paintbrush and paper and your thoughts. But to get the opportunity to act for self-fulfillment, you still need society to believe in you; you need audiences to react to you and if you don't get that, where is the opportunity to attain self-fulfillment? You cannot sit at home and act. You need a story, a director, you need people to believe in you, to put you through that journey. It is not something you can attain within yourself.

Tell us the kind of pressure you are facing in making a highly anticipated debut.
It's kind of like you are in an arena, on a podium. You are just standing there, watching people point fingers, judge and dissect you, but you have to keep a smile on your face and pretend to enjoy it the whole time. But getting the opportunity to do this film is more than I could ever have asked for, so you can put me on any podium in the world and I'll take it.

Really?
It's not a joke to get an opportunity like this. If the price of that is getting this kind of flak or attention, I can only hope to win people over with my work. I love this too much...

But you can't be smiling all the time in the face of criticism.I don't smile all the time. Trust me, there have been days when I have been a mess. But even that's an experience. It cannot all be easy. It's been tougher for other people. I got this opportunity, so there must be something that's hard about it right? To make me value this. The things that are hard for me, it's probably a joke for someone else, if you consider what other people are going through.

You went back to shooting Dhadak a few days after your mother passed away, and even then, there were paparazzi pictures of you on set. Was it tough?
Yeah, but I don't want to feel sorry for myself. Now that I think about, if this had happened to someone else and I was told about it, I'd go, "poor thing. But because I have lived it, there wasn't even a second where I felt, "s**t, this is hard or "I feel targeted, because I was so blessed to be on that set every day. I was like, "thank god I have my work to come back to. Otherwise there was no coming out of that. If I had to deal with people clicking pictures of me on set, I was like, "lene de yaar (It doesn't matter).

This film also comes at a time when the nepotism debate is raging. Do you feel the wrath of that on social media?
I underestimated how angry people are. They are pissed off. But I can't judge. I can understand where their frustration is coming from. It must be hard. I do feel cornered and bullied at times. Like, "why are you so angry? Maybe I suck, but give me a chance.

I feel a responsibility towards them as well. I understand that you feel like you have been robbed of an opportunity that has been handed to me. I'm sure there are people who are more talented than me, and more good looking than me I promise you there are. But I am not going to pass on this opportunity just because... (trails off). It's a big deal for me. Why the hell should I give it up? The only thing I can do is value it and make the most of it. It is wrong and messed up if I take advantage of it, am complacent and think it is my birthright to be here. I know it is not. I know I need to earn people's love. I know I need to work ten times harder because there is a stigma attached to how I've gotten this opportunity.

Do you filter out comments on social media? Do you read the YouTube comments and the Instagram comments?

I do, oh God, I do. Everyone tells me not to. But I don't want to be one of those delusional people who think they are doing everything right and everything's going good. Because everyone around me has been so positive, that I wonder, "Is this too good to be true?. Then I go online and read these comments, and then I am like "S**t, I'm really the scum of the earth.

I think of what that person must be going through and thinking, that they might feel better by pulling someone else down. No one would say this to your face, but social media makes us all faceless, and you don't get called out for this.

And I've noticed a pattern, where this kind of comment gets a thousand times more likes than any positive comment would get. It's horrible that people are reacting more to negativity than positivity. And then there are these news portals and websites which pick them as news with "Twitter says and "Instagram says. Twitter and Instagram are also saying these amazing things, but they'll never write about that. Because they know they'll get more views if they talk about something negative. I think it is shitty that they are encouraging this cycle of negativity and frustration in people. There must be so much dirt in your mind... I don't know. Just be chill. Have some ice cream.

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Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor bring Zingaat madness to Dance Deewane

Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor promoted their upcoming film Dhadak on Madhuri Dixit's dance reality show Dance Deewane. The show airs on Colors.

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karan johar, janhvi kapoor and ishaan khatter on dance deewaneJanhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter visited the sets of Dance Deewane. (Photo credit: Varinder Chawla)

Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor promoted their upcoming film Dhadak on Dance Deewane, which is judged by "Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixitand director Shashank Khaitan. Along with the star cast, the show also hosted Karan Johar, who has produced Dhadak.

Ishaan and Janhvi would spread Dhadak magic on the stage as the two will dance on the super energetic track "Zingaat.

Directed by Shashank, Dhadak marks the Bollywood debut of Janhvi Kapoor.

In an interview with The Indian Express, Janhvi spoke about her character Parthavi and how it is different from Sairat's Archie. She said, "I constantly feel judged and I won't lie that there have been days when I have been down and out about it. But I love acting and nothing means more to me than being in front of the camera. I know that many people feel that I have got this opportunity too easily and I feel a sense of responsibility towards them. I want to work hard and prove myself.

Dhadak is an adaptation of Marathi superhit Sairat. It will hit screens on July 20.

Check out the photos of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter on Dance Deewane here:

dhadak stars ishaan khatter and janhvi kapoor on dance deewaneDhadak stars Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor graced the reality show Dance Deewane, which is co-judged by Dhadak director Shashank Khaitan. (Photo credit: Varinder Chawla)

Also read | Dhadak is an honest adaptation: Ishaan Khatter

Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter with Madhuri DixitIshaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor met "Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit, who is one of the judges on Dance Deewane.(Photo credit: Varinder Chawla)madhuri dixit with janhvi kapoor on dance deewaneMadhuri Dixit and late actor Sridevi's daughter Janhvi Kapoor were all smiles for the shutterbugs. (Photo credit: Varinder Chawla)

Also read | Janhvi Kapoor showed great strength: Ishaan Khatter on Sridevi's death

dhadak director shashank khaitan with ishaan and janhvi kapoorDhadak marks Shashank Khaitan's third collaboration with Karan Johar's Dharma Production. (Photo credit: Varinder Chawla)karan johar with madhuri dixitDhadak producer Karan Johar also posed with Madhuri Dixit. (Photo credit: Varinder Chawla)ishaan khatter and shashank khaitan photoDirector Shashank Khaitan and Ishaan Khatter's candid moment before the duo shot for the reality show's special episode. (Photo credit: Varinder Chawla)dhadak is janhvi kapoor debutDhadak is Janhvi Kapoor's first Bollywood film. (Photo credit: Varinder Chawla)

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