‘After I did my nose’: Janhvi Kapoor recalls Sridevi's reaction to her cosmetic surgery

Janhvi Kapoor has made a candid revelation about her journey towards becoming an actor, recalling how her late mother, Sridevi, viewed her Bollywood ambitions. In a conversation with her maternal cousin and actor Maheswari, Janhvi spoke about Sridevi's initial reservations about her entering films and made an unexpected admission about how her mother's perception changed after she underwent a nose job.

An excerpt from their conversation has been circulating on Reddit, drawing attention to Janhvi's remarks about the cosmetic procedure and Sridevi's response.

Janhvi Kapoor recalls Sridevi's reaction to her Bollywood ambitions

During the conversation, Maheswari asked Janhvi how Sridevi had reacted when she expressed her desire to become an actor. Janhvi recalled that her mother had been supportive but had also made it clear that acting demanded complete commitment.

"She said, 'Okay, but then you have to give your life to it'," Janhvi remembered.

Maheswari then recalled a conversation she had with Sridevi about Janhvi's plans to enter the film industry. According to her, the veteran actor had expressed reservations about the demanding nature of the profession.

"Jaanu wants to be in films, but I'm not very keen because it's a lot of hard work, a lot of dedication, and you have to be really strong to get in there," Maheswari recalled Sridevi telling her.

Janhvi then made a rather candid observation about what she believes changed her mother's mind.

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"I think maybe you should cut this out, but I think before I did my nose, she was unsure. She was like, 'I don't think it's...' After I did my nose, she's like, 'Yeah, there's potential'," the actor said.

Maheswari acknowledged that the family had witnessed similar experiences, prompting Janhvi to bring up her mother's own history with cosmetic surgery. "Even Mumma. That was the shift in all of our lives," she added.

Khushi Kapoor has also spoken about cosmetic procedures

Janhvi's comments have brought renewed attention to conversations around cosmetic enhancements in the Kapoor family. Her younger sister, Khushi Kapoor, had previously addressed speculation about undergoing cosmetic procedures.

In August 2024, Khushi responded to a social media comment about her appearance, with a user pointing out that she had allegedly undergone lip fillers and a nose job. Rather than dismissing the speculation, Khushi responded, "Lip filler and (nose emoji) hahaha."

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She later discussed cosmetic enhancements during an interview with Curly Tales. Khushi said she did not consider getting cosmetic work done a big deal but believed people should be transparent about such choices. She also expressed concern about celebrities presenting themselves as completely natural after undergoing procedures, as this could contribute to unrealistic beauty expectations among young audiences.

Remembering Sridevi

Janhvi and Khushi lost their mother in February 2018, when Sridevi died in Dubai at the age of 54. The legendary actor was in the city to attend the wedding celebrations of her nephew, actor Mohit Marwah.

Her sudden demise sent shockwaves across the film industry. According to the Dubai Police investigation, Sridevi died due to accidental drowning in the bathtub of her hotel apartment following loss of consciousness.

Janhvi, who made her acting debut with 'Dhadak' in 2018, has often spoken about her mother's influence on her personal and professional journey. Her latest revelation offers another glimpse into the conversations and expectations that shaped her decision to pursue a career in cinema.