Here’s How Sridevi Decided On The Name Janhvi For Her Firstborn...

It’s an interesting story...! Sridevi’s co-star in one of her films was named Janhvi, and the actress loved the name so much, that she decided to name her bundle of joy after her fellow actress' character name. Read on to know who we are talking about...

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Here’s How Sridevi Decided On The Name Janhvi For Her Firstborn...

Janhvi Kapoor’s launch vehicle Dhadak is going strong at cinemas. The film’s latest box-office collections stand at a whopping Rs 64 Cr. Janhvi’s name is on everyone’s lips, and talking about which we’d like to share with you an interesting anecdote on how Sridevi decided on this beautiful name for her firstborn.

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor were blessed with their first child on March 6, 1997. This joyous news came hot on the heels of Sridevi’s box-office release, Judaai. Produced by Boney Kapoor, starring Sridevi, Urmila Matondkar and Anil Kapoor, Judaai hit cinemas on February 28, 1997.

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A Still From Judaai

If you may recall, Urmila’s character in the blockbuster Judaai was called Janhvi. Both Sridevi and Boney loved the name so much that they decided to name their gorgeous little girl, Janhvi.

And today, 21 years since her she entered this beautiful world, Janhvi Kapoor made her late mother and father very very proud. It’s really heartbreaking that Sridevi isn’t around to see her daughter’s moment of fame, but she had caught a glimpse of Janhvi’s incredible talent, before she left for Dubai in February, this year.

SpotboyE.com had told you that Sridevi had seen quite a few portions of Dhadak before she left for Dubai for Mohit Marwah's wedding. Boney was beside her when the portions unfolded.

Also, Boney Kapoor had given us an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW talking about Sridevi, Janhvi, Khushi, Arjun and lots more July 22 at his Lokhandwala residence, Green Acres.