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After Janhvi Kapoor, KJo plans a grand launch for her cousin Shanaya Kapoor

Karan Johar has launched many star-kids in Bollywood and most of them are doing extremely well in their respective careers. After launching and helping build the careers of Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter Alia Bhatt and David Dhawan’s son Varun Dhawan, KJo recently launched veteran actress Sridevi’s elder daughter Janhvi Kapoor with the hit film Dhadak (2018), also featuring newcomer Ishaan Khatter.

The latest we hear that after providing a successful launch-pad to Janhvi Kapoor, Johar is planning to introduce another member of the Kapoor family to Hindi films. Yes, if reports are to be believed, the ace filmmaker has decided to launch Janhvi Kapoor’s cousin Shanaya Kapoor in Bollywood.


Shanaya is the daughter of actor-producer Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor. She has been spotted with her cousin Janhvi on several occasions in the past. Reports about her launch have hit headlines many times of late, but now it looks like it is finally happening.

Meanwhile, KJo is also launching actor Chunky Panday’s daughter Ananya Panday with his forthcoming production venture, Student Of The Year 2. The film also marks the acting debut of model Tara Sutaria.

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Top India survey reveals Bollywood divide: A-listers thrive as crew members face 60 per cent pay cuts

Highlights

  • Entertainment workers report 50-60 per cent pay cuts compared to earlier years.
  • Behind-the-scenes staff most affected by industry slowdown.
  • Many workers leave Mumbai or take side jobs to cover expenses.
India's entertainment industry is facing growing money problems as workers across Bollywood and television production report major pay cuts and less work.
A survey by Top India, involving more than 1,000 people linked to the entertainment sector, shows many workers are either getting limited work or seeing their salaries drop sharply.

Many people in the survey said payments for available projects have fallen by nearly 50 to 60 percent compared to previous years. The money troubles come as the world deals with tensions and economic uncertainty.

Recent moves for energy savings and tighter spending across sectors have added pressure, with clear effects now showing in Bollywood and television production.

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