Emotional recall: Janhvi Kapoor shares the painful moment of her mother’s loss

Mumbai – The memory of Shree Devi’s fatal fall into a bathtub during a Dubai trip in February 2018 remains a raw wound for her daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. The veteran actress had traveled to the United Arab Emirates to attend the wedding of Arjun Marwah, the nephew of producer Boney Kapoor, when the tragic incident occurred, sending ripples of grief across the Indian film community.

During a recent appearance on “Coffee with Karan,” Janhvi Kapoor narrated the exact sequence of events that unfolded after she learned about her mother’s death. She explained that the phone call came while she was seated in her own room. “I heard Khushi crying from the hallway and sprinted to her side,” she recounted. Janhvi found Khushi already in tears; however, the instant Khushi saw her sister, she stopped sobbing and instinctively wrapped Janhvi in a comforting embrace.

According to Janhvi, that night marked a turning point: she has never again witnessed Khushi breaking down over the tragedy. Khushi later said she felt compelled to become the family’s emotional rock, a role she has naturally assumed throughout her life.

Both sisters noted that many of Shree Devi’s qualities live on in Khushi, particularly her serene temperament. Yet, both women transform into confident, outspoken personalities when on-screen, a trait they attribute to their mother’s influence.

The heartfelt recollection underscores the enduring impact of Shree Devi’s death on her family, while also highlighting the sisters’ resilience and the ways they honor their mother’s legacy within Bollywood.