The list of the boyfriends of Janhvi Kapoor may not be as long as some other Bollywood celebrities but it has been intriguing enough to consistently keep her and the dudes she has dated in the news.
Let’s put it this way. Janhvi is complete ‘viral material’, an enchantress if you will. Anything she wears or posts about, and anyone she hangs out with goes viral in no time.
So much so that a major chunk of credit for social media star Orry’s popularity goes to Miss J. Had it not been for the initial outings of the BFFs together Orry, aka Orhan Awatramani’s, claim to fame could have taken a tad longer.
Interestingly, the recent name that’s been grabbing the spotlight is Janhvi Kapoor’s alleged boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya. Ever since the young businessman has been making public appearances with the Ulajh actress, a considerable amount of intrigue has been built around him. Well, such is the impact and charm of the ‘oh-so-desirable’ Janhvi Kapoor.
With a new relationship with her ‘Shiku’ keeping fans on their toes, we take a look at Janhvi Kapoor’s dating history and unravel the stories behind her romantic escapades.
Breaking down the list of Janhvi Kapoor’s ex-boyfriends
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From her early love affairs to her on-again and off-again relationship with her current boyfriend, here’s a relationship timeline for every dude who stole Kapoor’s heart at some point.
Akshat Rajan: 2016 – 2017
Ishaan Khatter: 2017-2018
Kartik Aaryan: 2021
Shikhar Pahariya: 2016; 2022 to present
Akshat Rajan (2016-2017)
Profession: Self-discovery coach and angel investor
How did they meet: Long-term friends
Before Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018, she was in a relationship with her friend-turned-bae Akshat Rajan – the son of the chairman and managing director of Gammon India Limited.
While Rajan did not come from a film family, he comes from the same elite circle. The two reportedly shared a long-standing friendship that eventually turned into something romantic. Their appearances at a few social events and gatherings together sparked the dating rumours about their alleged relationship. Kapoor and Rajan dated for a year before calling it quits in 2017.
Ishaan Khatter (2017-2018)
Profession: Actor
How did they meet: On the set Dhadak
Khatter and Kapoor made their Bollywood debuts with the film Dhadak (2018), the remake of the Marathi hit, Sairat. The two allegedly fell in love while shooting for the film. While they never made their relationship official, they were spotted together on several occasions before and after the release of the movie. They also joined the same gym at one point to spend more time together and were often photographed coming in and out together.
The Bollywood sweethearts were together for about a year before and mutually broke up in 2018. However, they have continued to stay friends. In an interview with RJ Siddharth Kanan, Kapoor talked about her equation with Khatter and confessed that they still share a lot of warmth.
The Pippa actor later on an episode with Koffee with Karan season 8 spoke about how he had saved Kapoor’s number on his phone post break up. During the rapid-fire round, Karan asked, “Last time you were on ‘Koffee with Karan’, you said Janhvi’s number was saved on your phone as ‘Are those potatoes’. What is it now?” Khatter quipped, “Now it’s Janhvi Boney Kapoor. Her full name,” alluding to the fact that they are no longer romantically involved.
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Kartik Aaryan (2021)
Profession: Actor
How did they meet: On the set of Dostana 2
The next name to go down on the list of Janhvi Kapoor’s ex-boyfriends is the heartthrob Kartik Aaryan. The two actors were slated to share the screen in the much-anticipated Dostana 2, a collaboration that not only promised to bring the two massive talents together on-screen but also sparked speculation about a brewing romance.
The alleged couple was even spotted vacationing together in Goa, leaving fans starry-eyed and elated. However, Aaryan decided to step away from Dostana 2, causing quite a stir in Tinsel Town. It was hinted that a falling out between film director Karan Johar and Aaryan may have been the reason for this unexpected twist in the tale.
Later, in an episode of KWK season 7 where Kapoor made an appearance with Sara Ali Khan, the two confessed about sharing an ex, confirming the Chandu Champion star to be the guy who once stole Miss J’s heart as well.
In the same episode, the filmmaker and host also established that things were cordial between him and Aaryan.
Shikhar Pahariya (2016; 2022 to present)
Profession: Businessman and professional polo player
How did they meet: School friends
Janhvi Kapoor is currently dating her school friend Shikhar Pahariya. The lovebirds first started dating in 2016, only to take a break and rekindle the romance in 2022.
Their alleged relationship is making big waves in the media lately. They have been spotted together at temples, movie screenings, family gatherings and most recently stealing the limelight at the Ambani wedding.
While neither ever confirmed the relationship, they did not need to make it official as their social media banter, leaked cosy pictures and the big reveal on Koffee With Karan season 7 let out the obvious. For the uninitiated, Shikhar and his brother Veer Pahariya’s names became popular after show host Karan Johar hinted at Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor having dated siblings in the past.
“I am tracking back to before the pandemic. I don’t know the level of your friendship today, but I don’t remember there being any. I remember that you both have dated siblings before…” KJo had said in an episode of season 7, leaving both actors visibly shocked. Johar continued, “I mean it was the past. You both dated two brothers. And the commonality between the three of us is that they both used to live in my building.”
While neither Kapoor nor Khan had revealed the identity of the two brothers, the media decoded who the brothers were.
More recently, in April 2024, Kapoor wore a necklace with Pahariya’s nickname ‘Shiku’ at the screening of Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan, confirming the relationship.
That’s a wrap on the list of boyfriends of Janhvi Kapoor and her dating history. Stay tuned to this space to read up on further developments in the love life of the Bollywood diva.
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(Hero and feature image courtesy: Instagram/Janhvi Kapoor/Kartik Aaryan/Ishaan Khatter)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, Janhvi Kapoor has reportedly dated actors Ishaan Khatter and Kartik Aaryan.
Janhvi first dated Shikhar Pahariya in the year 2016 but they soon called it quits only to rekindle their romance again in 2022.
