Janhvi Kapoor in Talks for First Onscreen Pairing With Shahid Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor in Talks: Shahid Kapoor may soon take the lead in a new romantic comedy directed by Amit Sharma, the filmmaker behind Badhaai Ho and Maidaan.

Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly in discussions to join him as the co-star.

There has been no official announcement from the filmmakers yet, but the news is already making waves online.

Reports say the film will be a youthful romantic comedy that mixes humour with emotion.

Janhvi Kapoor latest news: If the casting is confirmed, it will mark the first time Shahid Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor share the screen.

Janhvi Kapoor in Talks: Will Shahid Kapoor Team Up With Janhvi Kapoor for a New Romantic Comedy?

Janhvi Kapoor casting update: According to Pinkvilla, Janhvi Kapoor is in talks to play the female lead opposite Shahid Kapoor. Sources mention the film is planned as a full comedy with a youthful vibe and modern relationships.

This project is expected to mark Shahid Kapoor’s return to romantic comedies after a long break.

The report also says he is excited about the remake, especially with Amit Sharma directing, since Sharma is known for blending humor and emotion in his movies.

Amit Sharma has directed hits like Badhaai Ho and Maidaan, and is expected to bring both warmth and comedy to this new film.

The supporting cast and official title are still being decided.

According to the report, pre-production is already underway, and the team hopes to start filming in October 2026. They are aiming for a theatrical release in 2027.

Shahid Kapoor to Star Opposite Kriti Sanon in Cocktail 2

Kapoor is also getting ready for the release of Cocktail 2, where he stars with Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon.

Written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain, the film is set to continue the Cocktail franchise with a new storyline

Cocktail 2 is expected to hit the theatres on 19th June, 2026. Before starting work on Amit Sharma’s comedy, Shahid Kapoor is expected to finish filming Raj and DK’s Farzi 2.

With Shahid Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, and Amit Sharma teaming up, this could be exciting news for fans of romantic comedies.

Who Were the Actors in Cocktail?

Cocktail, released in 2012, starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Diana Penty, Dimple Kapadia, Randeep Hooda, and Boman Irani.

​The movie was commercially successful, collecting Rs 121-125 crore worldwide. The narrative focused on the main characters portrayed by Saif, Deepika, and Diana.

​The romantic drama featured a triangle between Gautam (Saif), Veronica (Deepika), and Meera (Diana).

​Complications arise when the three characters begin living together. The film includes themes of friendship, emotional choice, and heartbreak.

Now with the sequel of this film coming after a long time, it will have new faces and story plot.

Janhvi Kapoor news: Where Shahid will be seen in place of Saif, Janhvi Kapoor (officially not announced) and Rashmika Mandana will be the lead heroines in place of Deepika and Diana.

Now it will be seen whether the new Cocktail story will be as engaging to its part 1 or not. It will be known when the film hits the theatres on June 19, 2026.

A Brief Glance Over Janhvi Kapoor's Entertainment Career

Well, meanwhile the official announcement of Janhvi Kapoor in Cocktail 2 is not known, let’s have a brief glance of her career.

Janhvi Kapoor made her debut appearance opposite Shahid Kapoor’s cousin Ishaan Khattar in 2018 romantic drama, Dhadak.

The film performed well at box office and was a commercial success. She is daughter of late actress Sridevi and Boney Kapoor.

After experiencing  her debut success, Janhvi appeared in more films which include

• Ghost Stories, 2018
• Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil  Girl, 2020
• Roohi, 2021
• Good Luck Jerry, 2022
• Bawaal, 2022
• Milli, 2022
• Ulajh, 2024
• Mr and Mrs Mahi, 2024
• Homebound, 2024
• Param Sundari, 2025
• Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, 2025

Besides these films, Janhvi also had cameo appearances in 2023 releases Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Teri Baaton Ne Aisa Uljha Diya. She also gained exposure in the Southern film Devara Part 1.

Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor is an established actor who made his debut with Ishq Vishq opposite Amrita Rao in 2003. He tasted success with many more films including

• Dil Maange More, 2004
• Fida, 2004
• Deewane Hue Paagal, 2005
• Vivaah, 2006
• Jab We Met, 2007
• Kaminey, 2009
• R... Rajkumar, 2013
• Haidar, 2014
• Udta Punjab, 2016
• Padmavat, 2018
• Kabir Singh, 2019
• Jersey, 2022
• Bloody Daddy, 2023
• Farzi, 2023
• Deva, 2025
• O’Romeo, 2026

Shahid Kapoor Next Movie After O’Romeo

After the recent release of O’Romeo in 2026, Shahid Kapoor’s next film is Cocktail 2, followed by the untitled Atlee action film and Farzi 2, which is currently in production.