In a recent interview, actor Janhvi Kapoor talked about her life with the nepotism tag her entire life. A rate of self-awareness that came from frequently questioning her capabilities, Janhvi says. “There's this doubt that 'Did I really do it that well or are people praising me just like that?” First born to late actor Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, Janhvi is no stranger to fame. However, the privilege has already weighed her down.
“I have been overtly aware of my privilege since I was a kid. It's not as if nepotism began to exist for me when I entered the film industry. It has existed since I was a kid. At school if I got good grades or if the teacher would compliment me in front of the class, there would be students who would go like, 'Arey because your parents are famous that's why she is sucking up to you,'” she said.
She added, “I have gotten that all my life. It was always in my head that I have to do more to prove myself, to overcompensate ... Or that self doubt ... I have always carried that with me fortunately or unfortunately.”
About criticism surrounding her and the advantages of nepotism, Janhvi said, “I understand where people are coming from. Maybe I didn't give them enough to feel convinced that she deserves a place in the industry when 'Dhadak' came. For some people, I did. For some, I didn't. I think more people got convinced after 'Ghost Stories'. A little more after 'Gunjan'. And I hope a little more after 'Roohi'. But that's what you do, you keep working. I am happy that's been and is my journey because it motivates me to work harder.”
