Rajkummar Rao lauds co-star Janhvi Kapoor's impressive growth in acting: 'There's a lot of growth'

Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor have worked together in films such as ‘Roohi’ and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’. Over the course of shooting these projects, the two moved beyond simply being co-stars and formed a strong friendship within the industry. When asked about his experience working with Janhvi, Rajkummar had nothing but praise for her dedication and work ethic.

Rajkummar Rao praises Janhvi Kapoor's dedication
In a conversation with Instant Bollywood, Rajkummar Rao spoke highly of Janhvi Kapoor. The ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ actor described working with her as a wonderful experience. He noted that her unwavering commitment to her craft is both touching and inspiring. Talking about her journey he said, “there’s a lot of growth.”

Janhvi Kapoor’s career continues to rise
Janhvi Kapoor’s Bollywood journey has been steadily climbing, with critically acclaimed performances in films like ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ garnering love from both critics and audiences alike. Currently, Janhvi is in France, representing her upcoming film ‘Homebound’ at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025. Her much-awaited debut at the global event has created quite the buzz.

Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Homebound’ heads to Cannes
For those unaware, ‘Homebound’ is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor alongside Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa. It has been officially selected for the esteemed Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 — a significant milestone in Janhvi’s growing career.

Rajkummar Rao’s next: ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’
Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao is preparing for the release of his next film — a comedy titled ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi. Though the film faced a few delays, it is now back on track and set for a theatrical release.



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