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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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