Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao have been in the spotlight due to their enthusiastic promotions for their upcoming film, Mr & Mrs Mahi. The two actors, who are a fresh on-screen pair, have impressed everyone with their chemistry and real-life banter. However, at a recent promotional event, Janhvi Kapoor was taken aback by a remark from Rajkummar Rao.
Janhvi Kapoor Reveals Nepotism in School Choir Selection
During an interaction on Mirchi Plus, promoting Mr & Mrs Mahi, Janhvi Kapoor shared a school incident where her mic was intentionally switched off by her teacher during a choir performance. Janhvi admitted she didn’t sing well, even though she was in the front row. Rajkummar Rao then asked why she was selected for the choir in the first place. Janhvi quipped:
“Nepotism, of course. Isliye toh rakha tha mujhe choir mein.”
Rajkummar Rao’s Sassy Response Leaves Janhvi Startled
Rajkummar Rao’s quick-witted response to Janhvi’s nepotism joke left her surprised. He remarked on the prevalence of nepotism, wishing he could turn off more mics of undeserving individuals:
“Fir toh theek hai. Fir toh kaash zindagi mein bhi hum bahut saare mics off kar pate.”
Janhvi, startled by Rao’s comment, questioned if he was taunting her:
“Is that a taunt to me?”
Janhvi Kapoor on Comparisons with Her Mother, Sridevi
In a previous interview with Elle, Janhvi Kapoor shared how her late mother, Sridevi, had warned her about inevitable comparisons between them. Sridevi considered these comparisons unnecessary and advised Janhvi to focus on her craft.
“I don’t think anybody can do what she did, anybody is as versatile as she is. The level at which she would operate I don’t think anybody can cope with that leave me alone! But in today’s generation, the actresses get compared to her dance moves, every step, every performance. My sister and I would initially stress a lot and get very nervous, overburdened with the baggage. But then I began to understand that I’m being compared to Mumma so that’s the standard!”
Janhvi on the Pressure of Upholding Her Mother’s Legacy
At the AajTak Agenda event, Janhvi discussed the pressures of carrying forward Sridevi’s legacy. She acknowledged that replicating her mother’s versatility and skill was impossible, and while comparisons are inevitable, she and her sister initially felt overwhelmed but now see it as a standard to aspire to.
What do you think about Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s interaction?