Akshay Oberoi opens up on Janhvi Kapoor; the actor reveals her struggles with Sridevi comparisons:‘No one has it easy; sabka struggle alag hai'
, who stars alongside
Janhvi Kapoor
in 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari', has shared a candid account of how his perception of her changed after a heartfelt personal conversation.
A light moment turns into a realization.
Speaking to News18 Showsha, Akshay admitted he 'might have been guilty' of holding a misconception about Janhvi before getting to know her better.
Recalling an incident at a restaurant, Akshay said he jokingly teased Janhvi when a waiter apologized to her instead of him for a delayed order. 'Mera khaana nahi aaya, but apology tumhe mil rahi hai,' he quipped. What happened next caught him off guard.
An hour later, Janhvi approached him to share that there's a flip side to the privileges people assume she enjoys. That very morning, someone on set had reminded her of her late mother,
Sridevi
, in a way that weighed heavily on her.
Janhvi Kapoor exudes Sundari vibes in a floral jaal saree for 'Param Sundari' promotions
The weight of a legendary legacy
Janhvi revealed that the comment—'Let's see what you, Sridevi's daughter, do today'—had left her emotionally drained before filming even began. She had spent three hours questioning how she could ever measure up to her mother's greatness.
Akshay admitted this insight hit him 'like a ton of bricks,' making him realize that being born to a legend comes with its own set of struggles and relentless comparisons.
Breaking misconceptions
The experience, Akshay says, shattered his earlier assumptions about Janhvi.
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Beyond the glamour and the perception of an easy path, he saw someone quietly carrying the weight of expectations every single day.
'From that day, I promised myself not to generalize. No one has it easy. Everyone's struggle is different,' he shared.
The 'Fighter' actor also praised Janhvi's humility, resilience, and grace in handling such scrutiny. For him, it was a reminder that fame and legacy can be both a gift and a burden.
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