Janhvi Kapoor, busy with her own promotional duties for her next romantic drama Param Sundari with Sidharth Malhotra, found the time to join in Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. On August 28, the actress paid her respects at the puja arranged by designer Manish Malhotra at his house and then went to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja with Sidharth to seek god’s blessings for their film’s success.
Traditional Getup for the Occasion
For the festivities, Janhvi wore a stunning red saree coupled with a Maharashtrian nose ring, exuding celebratory grandeur. She was spotted making prayers alongside the Ganesh idol, doing the rituals with faith, and later enjoying some happy moments with Manish Malhotra. Sharing photos from the puja on Instagram, she captioned them briefly with, “Ganpati Bappa Morya.”
Discussing Comparisons with Chennai Express
As enthusiasm for Param Sundari keeps building, the movie has also fueled debates on social media in terms of its resemblance to Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s Chennai Express. Critics have noted similarities in the plot, while Janhvi has had comments made about her accent in the movie.
Replying to these talks in an interview with Mirchi Plus, Janhvi clarified, “I play a character from Kerala, but it is not that all South Indians are the same. There are differences in the culture and this story has its own genuineness. Films like 2 States also had such similarities, but that happened after Chennai Express. Let’s be honest, Chennai Express is a classic, and this film is a completely different thing.”
A Cross-Cultural Love Story
Directed by Tushar Jalota, Param Sundari explores the romance between two characters from contrasting backgrounds—one from Delhi and the other from Kerala—highlighting the challenges of cultural differences. Alongside Janhvi and Sidharth, the film features Rajeev Khandelwal and Aakash Dahiya in pivotal roles.
With its strong ensemble cast, rich cultural setting, and Janhvi’s rising popularity, Param Sundari has already become one of the year’s most awaited releases.