Janhvi Kapoor recalls Sridevi’s reaction to her nose job: ‘She said, ‘Okay, but then you have to give your life to it’ |

Janhvi Kapoor offered a glimpse into an old personal conversation with her mother, Sridevi, about her decision to become an actor. During a recent interaction, Janhvi revealed that Sridevi was initially uncertain about her daughter’s plans to enter the film industry. She also recalled how her mother’s opinion appeared to change after she underwent a nose job. The actor shared these memories while speaking with her maternal cousin, actress Maheswari, in an interview with Galatta.The conversation touched upon the expectations and challenges associated with pursuing an acting career. Janhvi’s recollections also brought attention to the influence Sridevi had on her early decisions.

Janhvi Kapoor recalls Sridevi’s response to her acting ambitions

Janhvi remembered telling Sridevi about her interest in becoming an actor. Rather than discouraging her outright, the veteran actress emphasized the commitment required to build a career in films. Recalling her mother’s words, Janhvi said, “She said, ‘Okay, but then you have to give your life to it’.”

Maheswari remembers Sridevi’s initial concerns about Janhvi’s career

Maheswari also shared her recollection of Sridevi discussing Janhvi’s ambitions. According to her, Sridevi was not immediately convinced that the film industry would be the right environment for her daughter. She remembered the late actress expressing concerns about the pressure and commitment involved. Recalling Sridevi’s words, Maheswari said, “Jaanu wants to be in films, but I’m not very keen because it’s a lot of hard work, a lot of dedication, and you have to be really strong to get in there,”

Janhvi Kapoor connects her nose job to Sridevi’s change of opinion

Janhvi then made an unexpected revelation about her mother’s response to her appearance. She suggested that Sridevi’s confidence in her potential as an actor changed after she underwent nose surgery. Acknowledging that the subject might be better left out of the conversation, Janhvi said, “I think maybe you should cut this out, but I think before I did my nose, she was unsure. She was like, ‘I don’t think it’s…’ After I did my nose, she’s like, ‘Yeah, there’s potential’”Maheswari agreed that the family had witnessed similar experiences. Janhvi subsequently referred to Sridevi’s own experience with cosmetic procedures. She added, “Even Mumma. That was the shift in all of our lives.”

Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor lost Sridevi in 2018

Janhvi and her younger sister, Khushi Kapoor, lost Sridevi in February 2018. The actress passed away at the age of 54 in Dubai. Her death left a significant void in Indian cinema, given her decades-long career and memorable performances across several film industries. Sridevi was among the most prominent performers in Indian cinema. Her career spanned Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. Since making her acting debut, Janhvi has appeared in several Hindi films and expanded her work into Telugu cinema. Her latest released film is ‘Peddi’, a Telugu action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film arrived in theatres on June 4, 2026.The project features Ram Charan in the lead role, with Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar and Jagapathi Babu also appearing in prominent roles.