‘Param Sundari' Janhvi Kapoor To Mom Sridevi: ‘Every Step With Your Name In My Heart'
It's an emotional day for actress Janhvi Kapoor, as it's her mother and legendary Bollywood icon Sridevi's birth anniversary. The actress often shares heartfelt memories and tributes to her mother on social media. On the occasion of Sridevi's 62nd birth anniversary, the Dhadak actress once again took to Instagram to express her love and longing.
In a touching carousel of images posted on Thursday, Janhvi Kapoor gave fans a glimpse into some of her most cherished memories. Sharing a bunch of unseen family moments, she also penned a heartfelt message.
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The first photograph features a young Sridevi and Boney Kapoor holding a toddler, Janhvi. This was followed by a series of pictures from Janhvi's recent spiritual visit to Tirumala, showcasing her devotion and reflection.
Another standout moment from the post was a rare family photograph featuring Sridevi, Boney Kapoor, Janhvi and her sister Khushi Kapoor. The final image shows a tender moment between mother and daughter, as Sridevi holds little Janhvi in her arms.
Captioning the post, Janhvi wrote, 'Happy Birthday, Mumma, every step with your name in my heart."
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It is worth noting that Janhvi is currently in Andhra Pradesh. As an annual tradition, she has visited the Tirumala temple on her mother's birth anniversary. This time, she was accompanied by her Param Sundari co-star Sidharth Malhotra.
A day ago, Boney Kapoor also paid tribute by sharing a memory from Sridevi's 27th birthday in 1990. Posting an old photograph from a celebration in Chennai, Boney recalled a playful moment, 'In 1990, her birthday party in Chennai. When I wished her a happy 26th birthday while it was her 27th birthday… to make her feel that she had gone younger… but she thought I was teasing her."
The couple's love story began on the sets of the 1987 cult classic Mr. India, and they tied the knot in 1996. Sridevi passed away in 2018 at the age of 54 in Dubai after accidentally drowning, leaving behind an enduring legacy as one of Indian cinema's most iconic stars.
Janhvi Kapoor's Upcoming Film
The actress is counting down the days for her next release, Param Sundari. Co-starring Sidharth Malhotra, Tushar Jalota's film is a cross-cultural romance film slated to tuck into your hearts on August 29. The romantic drama explores a love story between a North Indian man and a South Indian woman, unfolding in the serene backwaters of Kerala.
Promising a vibrant mix of laughter, chaos and unexpected twists, Param Sundari delves into the challenges and beauty that come when two different worlds fall in love with each other.
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