Janhvi Kapoor’s much-awaited Bollywood debut, Dhadak, hit
theatres today. The film which also stars Ishaan Khatter has been receiving
positive reviews.
The actress’ mom, Sridevi, had always dreamt of seeing
her daughter’s big screen debut, however, she passed away in February this
year.
The legendary actress was present when Janhvi gave
Dhadak’s first shot in Udaipur. When the news of Sridevi’s demise broke, Janhvi
was in the middle of shooting for her debut film Dhadak. So, as a token of
love, the newbie has written a line for her mother which is shown at the
beginning of the film. The line reads: “I love you Mom. This is and always was,
for you.”
A day before the release of the film, SpotboyE.com exclusively
told you how Janhvi Kapoor broke down at the screening of Dhadak when her
brother, Arjun, and dad, Boney Kapoor hugged her warmly after watching the
film. SpotboyE.com has it that this was not the only emotional moment for the
Kapoor family. The actress also carried her mother’s picture with her to
the screening.
SpotboyE Editor, Vickey Lalwani, rated the movie 4 stars and
wrote, “I have not seen Sairat. I felt I should see it before I venture out to
review Dhadak. But then I thought: Why not see Dhadak as an independent film?
Does it engage me? Does it entertain me? Haven't we all, me included, compared
all star kids to their parents in their debut film itself and given them lesser
marks? Haven't we seen remakes and 10 out of 10 times said that the original
was better? Enough was enough, so I entered Dhadak having taken care that it
was a virgin territory for me. Janhvi Kapoor is the No.1 reason why you all are
going to see this film. Live in denial, I don't care.”