Rachana Dubey (BOMBAY TIMES; March 8, 2018)

It has been more than 10 days since Sridevi bid adieu, but her family, friends and fans are still reeling under the shock of her untimely death. Through this ordeal, Boney Kapoor’s children Arjun and Anshula, as well as his extended family, stood by him and his daughters, Janhvi and Khushi, like a rock. And on March 6, when Janhvi turned 21, knowing that she is missing her mother, the Kapoor khandaan came together to spend time with her.

An intimate gathering was planned for her birthday by none other than Anshula. The latter also recently stood up for Janhvi and Khushi on social media, when she slammed a troll for badmouthing the girls. A source close to the Kapoor family told BT, “Boney wanted Janhvi to feel good on her birthday, especially since he knew she was missing her mother. Even before he could act on his thoughts, Anshula took charge and planned a get-together to make Janhvi feel special. Her gesture made Boney even more emotional about the beautiful bond the girls share today. Anshula organised a family-only gathering at her house, where she also invited the rest of the Kapoor family, including cousins Sonam, Rhea and Shanaya for a meal. They cut cakes for Janhvi and sang the birthday song.” Arjun Kapoor was not present as he is shooting out of town for his next film.

While there was an outpour of love and warmth at home, Janhvi made it a point to do what her mother always did for Khushi and her on their birthdays. Every year, Sridevi would visit an orphanage with her daughters on the occasion. This year too, taking forward their mom’s tradition, Janhvi went to the same orphanage and spent time with the children there.

On March 5, Janhvi’s close friends also dropped by at home at midnight to ring in her birthday, making it even more special.