From Dhadak (2018) to Mili (2022), Janhvi Kapoor has made her way into the Bollywood industry and we are loving her. She’s currently the most promising actor whom you should definitely watch out for. The Nykaa brand ambassador received a nomination for ‘Best Actress in a Leading Role’ at the 2020 Filmfare Awards for the biopic Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020,) and the 25-year-old is currently working on her upcoming bangers which we’re beyond ready to see.
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Read our exclusive Q&A with Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor…
Cosmo ME: Your favorite Middle Eastern food that you’ve tried?
Janhvi Kapoor: Hummus
C: How would you describe the UAE in three words?
JK: Visionary, glamorous, and the future.
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C: Do you prefer comfort over style or is it the other way round?
JK: I’m definitely a comfort over style person, always!
C: What has been your most challenging project so far?
JK: My most challenging project has been Mr. And Mrs. Mahi, it’s the film that I’m in the midst of shooting right now.
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C: What was a piece of advice that you got before you joined Bollywood?
JK: A piece of advice that I got before I got into Bollywood was to not get into it. They said I was too naïve.
C: Who are your role models in the industry?
JK: My biggest role models in the industry are definitely Alia, my dad, and Anushka Sharma.
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C: What is your skincare routine?
JK: My skincare routine is very basic, unfortunately. I just have a ton of water and I try putting as many seasonal fruits on my face as I can. Strawberries are great with a little bit of yogurt and honey, mangoes are also great, and potatoes are good if you’ve got a tan. Feel free to experiment with your skincare!
C: What has been your strangest fan encounter?
JK: I think there was a couple that stalked me all over the Dubai Mall, last to last time that I was here, and they kept sneaking pictures of me, which I thought was cute and they followed me to Candilicious. They kept pretending to buy candy and I knew that they weren’t, but I was like, let them have that moment. It was sweet.
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C: When you’re out and about, do you prefer being asked for pictures or would you rather have your personal space?
JK: Please ask me for pictures. I’m very flattered always when I get asked for pictures and if I’m really in a rush or in a crappy mood, I’ll politely decline but sneaking pictures just throws me off and makes me feel like an animal in a zoo. I have this habit because I’m always on the go. Even in Bombay, I eat food in my car, and every time I stop at a signal there are people taking pictures of me through the window. I literally feel like I’m like an animal in a cage. It’s quite sad now that I hear myself say it out loud.
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C: Tell us a little more about your collaboration with Aldo.
JK: It’s a collaboration that I’m extremely thankful for and thrilled about because not only are they such a big universal brand that so many women use and wear, but it’s a brand that I think I’ve always used and taken pride in wearing and I think their products and designs have always made me feel confident, comfortable and accentuated many of my looks. So it was a collaboration that I’ll always cherish. They’re perfect for the festive season and can be paired with Indian wear as well.