Janhvi Kapoor on why 'Mr India' should stay untouched: It's a pure classic

Janhvi Kapoor has quickly risen to prominence as one of Bollywood's most talented actresses continues to make her mark in the industry. As she prepares for the release of her upcoming film Ulajh, following the moderate success of Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Kapoor recently shared her thoughts on a potential remake of the iconic film Mr. India, originally starring her mother, Sridevi, and produced by her father, Boney Kapoor.

In a conversation with a leading news portal, Janhvi was asked if she would consider participating in a sequel or remake of Mr. India, a project her father had previously mentioned. Expressing her reservations, she stated, "Mr. India is one of the best films to have come out of Indian cinema. I don't know if a film like that should ever be remade or touched again. I don't know what the plans for that are. Again, I think the makers know best. Whoever the director would be, he will know best. Something as pure as that, you can't enforce things on that."

Kapoor also discussed her unwavering trust in her father's judgment regarding film projects. She emphasized that she never pressures him to include her in his movies, explaining, "Never have I been like, 'No, I don't want to do this film'. I trust his judgement too much. I never reject it. But I have never put that pressure on him to have me in his film. I am his daughter first and an actress speaking to a producer, second. It's not even in my head. As a daughter, I want him to make decisions that are best for his business model; for his movie. And I only want him to operate in that way, so I haven't ever been like, 'Please take me (in your film)."

Looking ahead, Janhvi Kapoor has a packed schedule. Ulajh is set to hit theatres on August 2, 2024. Following this, she will appear in Devara Part 1, directed by Koratala Siva and co-starring Jr NTR. Another project, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, is expected to release in 2025, with Devara Part 2 and a film tentatively titled RC 16 also on the horizon.