Janhvi Kapoor on Sridevi's death: I am still in shock
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The year 2018 has been the best and worst year for Janhvi Kapoor, professionally and personally. Janhvi, who made her big debut with Dhadak, lost her mother Sridevi in February 2018. Sridevi's untimely death was a big shock for everyone. Although it's almost a year since the unfortunate incident, Janhvi admitted she was still in a state of shock. Here's what she said.
Sridevi's death
Sridevi died of accidental drowning
To recall, Sridevi passed away on February 24, 2018, in Dubai. She was there to attend actor Mohit Marwah's wedding. Reportedly Sridevi died due to accidental drowning in the bathtub of her hotel room. The incident took place while she was getting ready for a dinner date with husband Boney Kapoor. Her untimely death naturally shocked one and all.
Janhvi's statement
Janhvi gets emotional remembering her mother Sridevi
It's been almost a year since Sridevi died, but daughter Janhvi is still struggling to overcome the pain. The actress said that the initial months post her mother's demise were quite traumatic and she doesn't have a memory of them. "I am still in shock. None of it has been processed. Like, I have no memory of three or four months," Janhvi told Filmfare.
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Sridevi died months before Janhvi's debut
Sridevi, who was ecstatic about Janhvi's debut, passed away months before her daughter's first movie Dhadak hit the big screen. Janhvi even said that the movie saved her in many ways and strengthened her to face the reality.
Janhvi on Arjun
Arjun and Anshula became Janhvi and Khushi's new support system
After Sridevi's demise, siblings Arjun and Anshula stood by Janhvi and Khushi like a rock. In fact, they developed a great bond and became their biggest support system. Talking about it, Jahnvi said, "You know at the end of the day, we have the same blood in us. I think that was when I felt like, 'Ok maybe we might be okay'."
Arjun on Janhvi
Arjun on finding two more sisters
Being a doting son that he is, Arjun became dad Boney's pillar of strength during the difficult phase. The Mubarakan actor has not only been a good son to his father but also an equally amazing brother to Janhvi and Khushi. Talking about finding two more sisters, Arjun said, "They allow me to call them my sisters and that's very large-hearted on their part".