Is Mr. & Mrs. Mahi based on the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni? This is what Janhvi Kapoor said
Helmed by Sharan Sharma, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, will release in theatres on May 31
Updated : May 27, 2024 11:37 AM ISTHelmed by Sharan Sharma, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, will release in theatres on May 31
Poster image of Mr. & Mr.s Mahi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao are all set to grace the silver screen with Mr. & Mrs. Mahi which will hit the theatres on May 31. Speaking about the plotline of the film and whether it has any connection to cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Janhvi Kapoor said that the film is based on the ideology of Dhoni, that is to believe in the process without worrying about the final result.
Janhvi Kapoor on connection between Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni
During a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi actor was asked if the film is based on the life of cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni because of the similarity in names. Janhvi Kapoor replied that the film is not based on his life but feels very fortunate that Dhoni let the makers use his name. The actress added that even though the film is not based on the life of the cricketer, the philosophy of the film is very similar to the ideology of Dhoni, who believes in trusting the process.
“Anything that has Dhoni sir’s name, anything that Thala touches, it turns to gold, and we hope we have the same luck. Our directors have been obsessed with him, not just for cricket but also for his personality and his aura,” she said. Janhvi revealed that director Sharan Sharma showed them a couple of videos of the cricketer talking and the moral of their film is very similar to that of Dhoni - enjoying the process without thinking too much about the result.
Janhvi Kapoor on working with Sharan Sharma for the second time
This is the second time Janhvi has worked with director Sharan Sharma after collaborating with him on Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Speaking about their collaboration, Janhvi revealed that she did not leave him with any choice. “Every film has its own journey. I just knew somewhere in my heart that this film ghum firke mere naseeb mein hai (I just knew that the film is in my destiny),” she said. The actress revealed that Sharan narrated the concept of the film on the sets of Gunjan and she reacted very strongly to the idea of doing it.
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Helmed by Sharan Sharma and backed by Dharma Productions, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi stars Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor. The film showcases the love story of a young couple who are obsessed with cricket.
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