Bollywood Lauds Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter in ‘Dhadak’

Newcomers Janhvi and Ishaan’s performance in Dhadak has been praised by all in the Indian film industry.

Dhadak, which marks the much-awaited Bollywood foray of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, registered an opening day collection of Rs 8.71 crore, making a record for a Hindi movie with newcomers in India, according to its makers.

Newcomers Janhvi and Ishaan’s performance in the movie has elicited a positive and welcoming response from the Indian film industry.

Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar watched the movie, and tweeted: "Loved it. Both Janhvi and Ishaan are unbelievably excellent. Brilliant is too timid word for them. Janhvi, you are really a worthy daughter of a worthy mother. Lots of love."

Watched “ DHADAK” . Loved it . Both Janhvi and ishan are unbelievably excellent . Brilliant is too timid word for them . Janhvi , you are really a worthy daughter of a worthy mother . Lots of luv

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) July 20, 2018

Congratulations Shashank , you have made a superb film . I am sure “dhadak” will be appreciated by one and all . I saw the film , will see it again .

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) July 20, 2018

Janhvi is the daughter of producer Boney Kapoor and late iconic actress Sridevi, while Ishaan is the son of veteran actress Neelima Azeem. He made his film debut with Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's Beyond The Clouds, but Dhadak has marked Ishaan's Bollywood entry.

Suniel Shetty and Bhumi Pednekar and other stars are also praised their performance in Dhadak.

Have you watched #Dhadak yet ??? Go watch it you all.🙏🙏❤️❤️

— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) July 20, 2018

It’s out today #Dhadak !!! @ShashankKhaitan has made a heart warming & yet gut wrenching love story....he’s handled the 2 Of them so deftly. Ishan u have nailed the simplicity & energy of a young kid who just sees purity in love Janhvi u left me speechless so bloody proud of u...

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 20, 2018

#DHADAK is @ShashankKhaitan finest work. Ishaan and Jaanvi are incredible in the film. It’s a film which will touch everyone’s heart and give an important message. Go catch it in the theatre. Shashank I’m so happy to see your growth but happier cause your the same person. pic.twitter.com/9fmcyDfZcX

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) July 19, 2018

Very well done #JhanviKapoor & #IshaanKhatter ! Absolutely outstanding performance in #Dhadak @karanjohar you have once again given bollywood it’s two new rising stars guided brilliantly by @ShashankKhaitan

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) July 20, 2018

#Dhadak is so beautiful yet an intense film! I totally loved it @karanjohar @ShashankKhaitan 💕#Ishaan & #Janhvi I'm sure you will win over everyone with your wonderful performances. Sending out my best wishes to the entire team for the big release tomorrow!👍

— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 19, 2018

Watched #dhadak last night I walked out with so many emotions,to begin with #jhanavi n #Ishaan are absolutely brilliant..they did nt get a single beat wrong,they performed like pros,danced like lightening and looked youthful and gorgeous. I’m blown away.. @karanjohar only u can.

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) July 19, 2018

#Dhadak is straight from the heart
Janhvi and Ishaan are so endearing and so good @ShashankKhaitan you have done it again... loved it👌❤ @karanjohar @DharmaMovies 👏🏻👏🏻

— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) July 20, 2018

(With inputs from IANS)