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Janhvi Kapoor on Sridevi's Demise: Learning Independence Amid Public Scrutiny

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Actress Janhvi Kapoor in a thoughtful pose during an interview.

Janhvi Kapoor reflected on the profound impact of her mother Sridevi's sudden passing in 2018, detailing her struggle to cope with personal grief while facing constant public judgment. She shared how the tragedy forced her to cultivate her own opinions and navigate life independently.

Actress Janhvi Kapoor has openly discussed the challenging period following the untimely death of her mother, veteran actress Sridevi, in February 2018. Kapoor revealed that her mother's passing, which occurred due to accidental drowning in Dubai, left her feeling unprepared for life's complexities.

During a recent conversation, Janhvi described her complete dependence on Sridevi for even the smallest decisions, from clothing choices to understanding right from wrong. The void created by her mother's absence compelled her to grow up rapidly and learn to make independent choices.

Navigating Public Judgment and Grief

Kapoor highlighted the additional pain caused by public judgment during her mourning period. She recalled facing scrutiny over her emotional state, with comments ranging from appearing too happy to not sad enough. This intense public gaze forced her to develop her own sense of self and opinion amidst the world's attempts to dissect her grief.

She also shared that the media attention made it impossible to mourn privately. Promotions and public appearances meant her pain became a subject of discussion, at times even leading to online memes, which she admitted hurt deeper than the loss itself and made her question human nature.

Sridevi's Enduring Legacy

Janhvi described Sridevi as an irreplaceable and lifelong inspiration, emphasizing her mother's positive presence as the foundation of their family's happiness and strength. The loss also significantly impacted her father, Boney Kapoor, who noticeably changed after Sridevi's death.

Professionally, Janhvi Kapoor was recently seen in 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' and is currently preparing for her upcoming project, 'Peddi', alongside Ram Charan.