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Karan Johar: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter begin Dhadak journey

Veteran actress Sridevi’s elder daughter Janhvi Kapoor is gearing up for her Bollywood debut alongside Shahid Kapoor’s brother Ishaan Khatter in the film Dhadak.

Jahnvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, Dhadak poster Jahnvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter on Dhadak poster

Karan talking about the film said that Janhvi and Ishaan have embarked on their Dhadak journey. Karan is backing the film, an adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film Sairat, through his banner Dharma Productions. 

"The journey of Dhadak begins today! Janhvi and Ishaan, Shashank Khaitan (director of the film)," Karan tweeted on Friday. 

Karan also shared an image in which the lead pair is seen sitting against the railing as they face their backs to the camera. Janhvi is wearing a vibrant pink hued ensemble and Ishaan in a blue kurta. 

"Dhadak" is being shot in Udaipur as the film has Rajasthan as the backdrop. Sridevi has also joined Janhvi on the sets of her first movie. 

While "Dhadak" will mark Janhvi's foray into Bollywood, Ishaan is making his acting debut with Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's India-set movie "Beyond The Clouds".

Ishaan's brother and actor Shahid Kapoor? also took to Twitter to post: "...And when did he grow up. Didn't even realise."

"Dhadak" is scheduled to release in July next year. 

(With IANS Inputs)