Janhvi Kapoor Recreates Sridevi’s Nagina Look for Halloween

Janhvi Kapoor Wears Her Mother’s Legacy on Halloween

Janhvi Kapoor's Halloween tribute to Sridevi in Nagina sparked a wave of reactions across Bollywood and social media, reviving interest in the 1986 film and highlighting her ongoing connection to her mother’s legacy.

By The Green Room2 hours ago1 min read

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Janhvi Kapoor didn’t just dress up for Halloween — she resurrected a legacy. On Thursday, the actress dropped a carousel on Instagram reimagining her mother Sridevi’s iconic Nagina look from the 1986 fantasy classic, complete with the pink lehenga, serpent motifs, and that unmistakable gaze. The tribute wasn’t just costume play.

It was a quiet act of remembrance, layered with affection and a touch of cinematic déjà vu. Orry stepped into Rishi Kapoor’s shoes, while friend Vaishnav Praveen channeled Amrish Puri’s villainous intensity. The result? A full-circle moment for a film that defined Sridevi’s screen magic, and now, Janhvi’s emotional inheritance.

She captioned it: “Happy Halloweeeeeny… had to recreate one of the most iconic movie moments everrrrr…” And then, the real reaction began. Khushi Kapoor led the charge with “You won Halloween” and heart eyes. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar, Ananya Panday, Sanya Malhotra, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni all piled in with emojis.

Fans weren’t far behind, “Maa or beti bilkul same hai,” one wrote. “Second Sridevi,” another declared. The post didn’t just trend, it revived a conversation about a film that, at its peak, was the second highest-grossing of 1986. Sridevi’s role as Rajni, the shape-shifting nagin, remains one of Hindi cinema’s most unforgettable performances.

Now, Janhvi isn’t just carrying forward her mother’s name, she’s wearing it, literally, on a night meant for ghosts and ghouls. Whether it’s nostalgia, homage, or something deeper, the message is clear: Sridevi’s presence isn’t fading. It’s being worn. And next year’s Halloween?

We already know what she’ll do.