Janhvi Kapoor could soon be paired opposite Shahid Kapoor for the first time in director Amit Sharma’s upcoming film.

Janhvi Kapoor is currently in advanced discussions to come on board as the female lead opposite Shahid Kapoor in director Amit Sharma’s next. The Badhaai Ho filmmaker is planning a large-scale commercial entertainer, and Janhvi has emerged as the top choice to pair with Shahid. If locked, this marks the first collaboration between Janhvi and Shahid, creating fresh on-screen pairing buzz.

As per a report in Pinkvilla, talks are at an advanced stage and Janhvi has shown keen interest after hearing the script. The film is said to be a high-on-emotion drama with strong commercial elements, a space Amit Sharma excelled in with Badhaai Ho. For Janhvi, this comes right after her slate of performance-heavy roles, signaling a move back to mainstream big-screen romance. The makers are eyeing a late 2026 start once Shahid wraps his current commitments.

Shahid Kapoor is currently focused on his action projects, and this film with Amit Sharma will see him return to a more urban, character-driven space. Pairing him with Janhvi gives the project youth appeal and strong digital pull. The film is being mounted on a big canvas with music and family emotions at its core. An official announcement is expected once dates and contracts are finalized in the coming weeks.

This potential Shahid-Janhvi pairing adds major heat to Amit Sharma’s next. With Badhaai Ho and Maidaan already to his credit, Sharma’s shift to a Shahid-led commercial drama is being tracked closely by trade. If Janhvi signs, the film instantly becomes one of 2027’s most awaited. All eyes are now on Janhvi’s nod to lock this fresh combination.