For Janhvi Kapoor, being part of cinema has never been just about roles — it has always been about living up to a legacy. Being the daughter of the late superstar Sridevi means every role comes with heightened expectations, every performance scrutinized for echoes of her mother’s brilliance. Now, if reports are to be believed, Janhvi is facing perhaps the most defining decision of her career yet — stepping into Sridevi’s iconic double role in the Chaalbaaz remake.
A source shared with Bollywood Hungama that Chaalbaaz holds deep emotional value for Janhvi. Though she has expressed enthusiasm for the project, she remains cautious, taking feedback from her inner circle. The actress is expected to make her decision on the remake by late September.
The 1989 classic Chaalbaaz highlighted Sridevi’s unmatched versatility as she brought to life twin sisters — the shy Anju and the fiery Manju — in what is still regarded as one of her career’s finest performances. For Janhvi, revisiting the same role would be as much about professional growth as it would be about keeping her mother’s memory alive.
This potential project also comes at a crucial juncture in Janhvi’s career. Her recent outing, Param Sundari, opposite Sidharth Malhotra, garnered mixed reviews. Filmfare praised the sincerity of the performances but noted that the chemistry fell short of igniting true passion, leaving the film’s emotional core underwhelming. For an actress striving to carve her niche, Chaalbaaz could either become the breakthrough that silences critics — or a risk that amplifies them.
The stakes, therefore, go beyond box office numbers. Taking on Chaalbaaz would mean facing the towering shadow of Sridevi — a comparison few actresses would dare to invite. Yet for Janhvi, it might also be the bold step that defines her not just as Sridevi’s daughter, but as an actress unafraid of challenges.
Whether she accepts or not, one thing is certain: Janhvi Kapoor’s choices continue to intertwine personal history with professional ambition, making her journey one of the most closely watched in contemporary Bollywood.
