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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
When Shah Rukh Khan Kissed A Young Janhvi Kapoor On Stage
A 2003 clip of young Janhvi Kapoor sharing a stage with Shah Rukh Khan has resurfaced. Before Janhvi Kapoor was a Gen-Z star making waves in Bollywood, she was just an adorable little girl in pigtails, unknowingly sharing a viral moment with none other than Shah Rukh Khan. Now, 22 years later, that moment is resurfacing. A fan-favourite clip from an old 2003 award function is doing the rounds on social media again, and it's pure gold. In the video, a young Janhvi Kapoor, dressed in a cute little outfit, walks on stage with her father, producer Boney Kapoor, and actress Preity Zinta to present the Best Actor award. With her tiny voice, she greets the audience with a polite 'Good evening". Then came the big moment: Shah Rukh Khan was announced as the winner for his iconic role in Devdas. With her hair neatly braided, little Janhvi Kapoor clutched her father Boney Kapoor's hand as they walked up to the stage. Once there, Boney gently encouraged her to greet the audience with a sweet 'good evening." Then, lifting her into his arms, he let her join in the big moment and together with Preity Zinta, the trio cheerfully announced, 'Shah Rukh Khan!" as the Best Actor winner. As soon as Shah Rukh Khan stepped onto the stage, he greeted little Janhvi Kapoor with a warm peck on the cheek before accepting his award. Unbothered by the flashing cameras, Janhvi adorably glanced around the stage while her father, Boney Kapoor, handed over the trophy. The moment turned picture-perfect as SRK, Janhvi, Boney, and Preity Zinta posed together, capturing a frame full of smiles. Take a look here: Shah Rukh then took a moment to reflect on the honor of stepping into the legendary shoes of Dilip Kumar, who first portrayed Devdas in the 1955 classic. His version of the tragic hero in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas released in 2002. Fast forward to today: SRK is prepping for his next mega film King, where he shares the screen with his daughter Suhana Khan and Deepika Padukone. Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor is all grown up and blazing her own trail in the industry. She'll soon be seen in Param Sundari opposite Sidharth Malhotra and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan. She's also rumoured to be part of Atlee and Allu Arjun's big upcoming film. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karan Johar's 'Homebound' selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025
Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor starrer "Homebound" has been officially selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 in the Gala Presentations category. Sharing the latest milestone of the movie on his Instagram, Karan Johar wrote, "#Homebound has been officially selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 (@tiff_net) in the Gala Presentations category. Extremely thrilled and elated to be a part of this prestigious festival - another time for us at Dharma!!!" In addition to this, "Homebound" has also been nominated at The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025. The drama, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, is in the running for 'Best Film' along with "Kalki 2898 AD", "L2: Empuraan", "Maharaj", "Meiyazhagan", "Stree 2", and "Superboys of Malegaon". "Homebound" chronicles the journey of two childhood friends from a small village in North India, who dream of becoming police officers in the hope that the job will bring them the respect they so desired. However, to their surprise, the pressure and struggles of realizing their dreams end up creating problems in their friendship. Priyanka Chopra leaves for Toronto International Film Festival Jointly produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra under the banner of Dharma Productions, the project stars Ishaan Khatter as Mohammed Shoaib Ali, Janhvi Kapoor as Sudha Bharti, Vishal Jethwa as Chandan Kumar, and Harshika Parmar as Vaishali, Chandan's sister. Meanwhile, Chandan called working in Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial "a dream". "Working on Homebound has been nothing short of a dream. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flexible Program BITS Pilani Digital Apply Now Undo To collaborate with Neeraj Ghaywan sir, whose cinema I deeply respect, and under Dharma Productions, has been a milestone for me," he said. Prasing co-stars Janhvi and Ishaan, he added, "Sharing screen space with Janhvi, Ishaan, and Vishal - actors with such distinct energies - elevated the experience. When you're surrounded by passionate storytellers, it sharpens your own craft. I'm not chasing stardom, but I know I'm walking the path with sincerity and fire. And when people like Neeraj sir trust your performance, it feels like you're not just acting - you're arriving. "
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Where it's real, raw and restricted: Inside the secret ‘finsta' life
In a now-deleted Reddit thread, fans gleefully dissected screenshots of Janhvi Kapoor's spam account on Instagram, once known as @bholisisurat, which she blurted out on an episode of Koffee With Karan. The 'finsta', a 'fake', secondary and often private Instagram account, did not have her usual picture-perfect portraits or brand collaborations. This one had blurry photo dumps, pouty mirror selfies, cute pictures with Shiku (her partner, Shikhar Pahariya) and pixelated late-night chaos. And somehow, all that felt more real than something on her verified handle. Once trophies of public admiration, Instagram accounts are no longer slaves to the aesthetics of perfection. A generation of social media users is now moving inward with smaller circles, curated chaos, spam accounts, and 'Close Friends' lists. In a world of algorithms, professional dashboards and analytics, these tiny digital nooks are where real personality thrives. Sanghamitra Basak (@sanghbee), a digital content creator, says her spam account features a no-filter online personality. 'On my main account, I am aware of the audience. Even if I don't care too much, there's still a filter. On my spam, it's just me. No filters, no edits, no captions that sound like I am trying too hard. Just thoughts, moments, and emotions in their rawest form'. The shift Though span or finsta accounts have been around for years, the desire for smaller and safer online spaces accelerated during the Covid-19 era, when the world felt like it was on fire. These accounts offered the perfect digital cocoons. Today, Gen Z continues to create digital 'alter egos' as a way to reclaim control over how they are perceived and who gets access to their most uninhibited self. Whether you are a celebrity or a college student, the real flex isn't the number of followers you have but who you let in. These accounts come with velvet ropes, separating the curated and the candid audience. You can't search these accounts, can't request to follow, you have to be 'invited'. And their owners aren't shy about this exclusivity. Their Instagram bios would proudly say, 'dm for CF' (Close Friends), 'spam > main' or 'Main me cute, finsta me truth'. Then, there's a strategic side to this. Influencers have started to monetise private access through exclusive subscriptions, turning connection into commerce. Instagram rolled out a monthly subscription feature in 2023, allowing fans to become paid members of a creator's account. It was also the year Instagram launched 'Broadcast Channels', with which creators could quite literally slide into your DMs. These channels often feature quick, conversational and casual messages, intended to make the followers feel like they have access to a more 'real' side of the creator. A safe space Once, Instagram was a gallery, where all the moments were posed, filtered and 'collaged'. The carefully curated aesthetics of the 2016 era-VSCO edits and golden hour selfies have been replaced with chaotic seven-slide photo dumps, blurry memes and 'soft launches'. It's a shift from performance to presence meant for the few who 'get it'. In a way, these private spaces function like modern diaries or digital group therapy. The intimacy of a finsta can foster closer relationships with friends, creating a safe space for sharing emotions. A 2022 study offers some insight into why that is. When interacting in real life, we are usually in social groups that belong to certain contexts — for instance, a workplace would have colleagues, or a home would have family. On social media, there is a 'context collapse' or, in simpler words, all these diverse groups become a homogenous audience. Therefore, finstas, with a controlled audience, 'provide an avenue for the sharing of images and feelings that do not conform to stereotypical expectations' as well as places for 'cathartic venting'. Dishita, a 20-year-old student at Delhi University, says, 'I wanted a separate account where I would only have my close friends and I can post anything without giving it a thought.' 'I usually post fun and irrelevant reels that I make with my friends or even family. Sometimes when I just want to humour myself, I post crack memes. Basically, it's the other side of me, even though I am not a person who gets very conscious while posting on my main account, it feels super cool to be able to articulate and express my thoughts where there are no boring people in my account,' she added. 'I am a very opinionated person but my finsta is a space where I can post anything without the fear of getting judged', says Dishita. A finsta often feels low-stakes, where users don't have to keep up appearances. For Basak, it offers a 'space to exist without pressure'. 'My main feels like a magazine, and this one feels like a diary. It's where I can be messy, random, and real without wondering who's judging,' she says.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Janhvi Kapoor sparks debate after liking instagram post about 'mentally ill' family members
/ Jul 15, 2025, 10:02PM IST Actor Janhvi Kapoor recently stirred online conversation by liking an Instagram post highlighting toxic family dynamics, particularly one that humorously suggested 'half your family is mentally ill.' Shared by coach Daniel Ally, the post went viral after Janhvi's reaction, prompting mixed fan responses—some applauded her honesty, while others joked it was a light-hearted meme. The incident underscores how even subtle actions like a 'like' can amplify celebrity influence in the social media age .
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Old clip of Shah Rukh Khan kissing Janhvi Kapoor at an award show goes viral
Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's Devdas marked 23 years since its release in 2002, and the film—starring Shah Rukh Khan , Aishwarya Rai Bachchan , Madhuri Dixit, and Jackie Shroff in key roles—remains one of Bollywood's classic cult masterpieces. Viral video shows Shah Rukh Khan kissing a young Janhvi Kapoor Amid the tributes pouring in online to mark the occasion, a heartwarming throwback video has taken social media by storm. The resurfaced clip shows a much younger Janhvi Kapoor making a special appearance at an award ceremony in 2003, where she presented a trophy to Shah Rukh for his powerful portrayal of Devdas. 'I feel a great sense of achievement in having played a role that Dilip Saab did. I'm nowhere in the same league. My #Devdas is just a tribute to his performance' #ShahRukhKhan 👏🏻 #DilipKumar Is that lil Jahnvi? She's adorable. And so is Gauri, beaming with pride for Shah Rukh😊 — Lina (@ShahRukhsWorld) July 12, 2025 The video features producer Boney Kapoor and actress Preity Zinta announcing the award on stage, where Boney's daughter, little Janhvi, was also seen standing with curiosity. Boney lifted her up to the microphone to announce the winner alongside Preity, and together they declared Shah Rukh's name. Janhvi was also seen greeting the audience with her father on stage, bringing a smile to SRK's face. She was dolled up in a black crop top and shiny jacket, paired with black trousers. The 'Jawan' actor made his way to the stage to receive the award and gently greeted Janhvi with a kiss on her cheek. The video has since gone viral for its sheer charm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Luxury 2–4 BHKs in Pune's Iconic Green Township Shapoorji Golfland Vanaha Enquire Now Undo The four then posed together for photographs, and Janhvi made a cute exit with her father from the stage. Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movies On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is preparing for his upcoming film King, which will feature his daughter Suhana Khan in a pivotal role alongside Deepika Padukone. The film is expected to star Abhishek Bachchan as the main antagonist. Janhvi Kapoor's upcoming movies Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor is set to star in Param Sundari with Sidharth Malhotra and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari opposite Varun Dhawan. Additionally, reports suggest that she has signed on for a pan-India project directed by Atlee, which will also star Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, and Rashmika Mandanna.
