the bond we share

Family relationships are far from black-and-white, as a bit of introspection will reveal. And our cover stars, step-siblings Arjun Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor, concur. This is Arjun’s and Janhvi’s first-ever photoshoot and cover together, as they unite for Bazaar India’s special monochrome issue. This is also the first time that they have spoken with such candour, on the same platform, about their lives, memories, and a growing camaraderie that has been blossoming over the past few years. “We have the same father, we have the same blood…and that is something no-one can take away from us. We became close in such an unexpected way, but what we share is pure,” Janhvi tells us, about the bond that the four—Arjun, Anshula, Janhvi, and Khushi—share. “It’s not like we visit each other’s homes every day, or know every little detail about each other’s lives. But I felt an instant security with Arjun bhaiya and Anshula didi, and I wake up every day knowing that they will always have my back, no matter what.”

In this interview, Arjun and Janhvi share the personal details of their bi-monthly family dinners, the insider jokes that do the rounds, and the lessons they have each learnt from their connections. And with it, the young stars—Arjun is 36 and Janhvi is 24—convey an inner-wisdom that is admirable. In his typical, straightforward manner, Arjun speaks about his growing-up years and his vision for the Kapoor clan:“What is done is done, it was not in anybody’s control. But now there are people who are trying to make things better. So, why have friction and hold back? Submit yourself to the process and see where the ride takes you.”

In an intimate and raw conversation with Bazaar India, Arjun and Janhvi share their emotional journeys, and also reveal that the adventure has only just begun…

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