Janhvi opens up about losing mother Sridevi on ‘Koffee With Karan’

Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor recalled learning about their mother Sridevi's death during an appearance on 'Koffee With Karan'. Janhvi described how Khushi comforted her, while Khushi spoke about staying strong for the family during their difficult time

Mumbai: Sisters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor recalled the moment they learnt about their mother Sridevi’s death when they appeared on the eighth season of the popular chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’.

Janhvi told host and filmmaker Karan Johar that she received the tragic news of her mother’s death through a phone call while she was at home.

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She said that after receiving the call, she rushed to Khushi, who was already crying. However, Khushi stopped crying as soon as she saw Janhvi and began comforting her elder sister.

The ‘Peddi’ actor recalled, “When I got the call, I was in my room, and I could hear wailing from Khushi’s room. I think I barged into her room, bawling and crying, but what I do remember is she looked at me, and the minute she looked at me, she just stopped crying. She just sat next to me and started comforting me, and I’ve never seen her cry about it since.”

Khushi added that she realised she needed to stay strong for the family during that difficult time.

“I felt like I had to hold it together for everyone because I feel like I’ve always been the strong one,” Khushi said.

During the episode, Janhvi also said Khushi shared a few traits with their late mother, Sridevi, particularly in the way they approached their work.

“She is a very quiet person and I think that is one thing she has in common with Mumma. But in front of the camera, she just explodes,” Janhvi said.

Sridevi died in February 2018 while in Dubai, where she had attended the wedding of her husband Boney Kapoor’s nephew, Arjun Marwah. Her death was determined to have been caused by accidental drowning.