Janhvi Kapoor: I'm quite a nostalgic
Mumbai, June 4
Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, whose latest Telugu release is Peddi with Ram Charan, has revealed what she loves the most about the 1980s era and revealed that she absolutely loves the films from a bygone era.
Calling herself "quite nostalgic," Janhvi, who is the daughter of late superstar Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, said she is inclined towards the grand, larger-than-life storytelling and romance that defined many classic movies.
Since her film "Peddi" is based in the 1980's, what does she like about that era?
Janhvi told IANS: "I think it's the films. I'm quite a nostalgic. I love the films from that era. I think they were so maximalist and romantic. And yeah, I'm a sucker for those films."
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi, also features names such as Boman Irani, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu. It features Ram Charan as a "crossover athlete" excelling in cricket, wrestling, and sprinting. The actress plays his love interest Achiyamma in the Telugu film.
On the day of the release of "Peddi," the actress offered her prayers at the revered Srivari Temple in Andhra Pradesh. She was spotted walking barefoot from her car to the temple dressed in a shimmering aubergine hued silk saree with floral motifs.
As Janhvi exited the temple, she bowed before the shrine, and touched her forehead to the ground as a mark of respect.
Talking about Hindi cinema, Janhvi was last seen in Shashank Khaitan's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari starring Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi.
Janhvi made her acting debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Dhadak. She was then seen in films such as Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Mili, Roohi, Ulajh, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Good Luck Jerry and Devara: Part 1.
She has since earned praise for her role as a woman of a lower caste navigating social discrimination in Homebound, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Nostalgic for an era she wasn't even born in? That's interesting. But I get it - the 80s films had soul. Her walking barefoot at the temple shows she's grounded despite the stardom. Respect for that. 🙏
Honestly, it's easy to be nostalgic when you have Sridevi's legacy to look up to. But Janhvi needs to build her own identity. Devara was decent, but Homebound was a game-changer for her. Hope Peddi does well at the box office! 🎥
Love how she mentioned 'maximalist' - that's exactly what 80s cinema was, especially South Indian films. Peddi's setting sounds perfect. Also, that saree at the temple was gorgeous! Silk and temple visits - classic Indian vibes. ❤️
Interesting to see a Bollywood star talk so passionately about Telugu cinema. Cross-cultural appreciation is always refreshing. The 80s romance she describes reminds me of classic Hollywood too - universal appeal of that era's storytelling. 🎭
While I appreciate her nostalgia, I hope she also makes films that address contemporary issues like Homebound did. That was her finest work imo. Peddi should be entertaining no doubt, but let's see if it has depth too. 🤔
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