At the trailer launch of the movie, Ajay showered praise on his young co-star. The actor acknowledged her exceptional performance, stating that she had surpassed himself, R Madhavan, and Jyothika in the film.Describing her as a ‘fabulous talent,’ he significantly boosted the confidence of the budding actress ahead of her Bollywood debut.
Here’s all you need to know about Janki Bodiwala:
Education
Janki Bodiwala was born on October 30, 1995, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Her parents are Kashmira Bodiwala and Bharat Bodiwala, and she has a brother named Dhrupad Bodiwala. She attended M K Secondary & Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad for her schooling. After that, she went to Goenka Research Institute of Dental Science in Gandhinagar for college. There, she studied Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS).
Following her graduation, Janki Bodiwala opted to follow her passion for acting rather than pursuing a career in dentistry. Consequently, she entered the 2019 Miss India beauty pageant. In the competition, she emerged as one of the top three finalists representing Gujarat.
Acting debut
Janki Bodiwala began her acting journey at the age of 20 with the film ‘Hello Divas,’ which was written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. The movie garnered praise from critics and performed well at the box office. Its success even led to a Bollywood adaptation titled ‘Days of Tafree.’
Love life
Yash Soni is a prominent figure in Gujarati cinema, known for his exceptional acting skills showcased in hit films like ‘Chhello Divas,’ ‘Shu Thayu?,’ ‘Chaal Jeevi Laiye,’ ‘Naadi Dosh,’ ‘Raado,’ ‘3 Ekka,’ and more. His talent has earned him a dedicated fanbase across India. In addition to his acting career, Yash Soni often grabs headlines for his close friendship with Janki Bodiwala. As reported by The Times Of India, Yash Soni and Janki Bodiwala made their relationship public on Instagram in May 2022.
Despite having collaborated on only two films, ‘Chhello Divas’ and ‘Naadi Dosh,’ Yash Soni and Janki Bodiwala’s on-screen chemistry has captured the public’s attention. Reports suggest that Yash Soni himself confirmed the rumors of their relationship by sharing an adorable selfie with Janki Bodiwala on his Instagram account.
Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyotika attend the trailer launch of Shaitaan
Yash Soni accompanied the charming picture with a heartfelt note stating, “1+1 = Family. Uff… Despite the hurdles, thrilled to announce that we’re joyfully united!” However, it’s worth noting that the post is no longer visible on Yash’s Instagram handle. As of now, it remains uncertain whether he is still in a relationship with Janki Bodiwala or not.
Fame from ‘Vash‘
After a successful debut in Gujarati cinema, Janki Bodiwala starred in several films including ‘O Taaree,’ ‘Tamburo,’ ‘Chhutti Jashe Chhakka,’ ‘Tari Maate Once More,’ ‘Bau Na Vichar,’ ‘Naadi Dosh,’ and more. While these movies significantly contributed to Janki’s growth as an actor in the Gujarati film industry, it was ‘Vash’ that propelled her to nationwide fame and recognition. Directed by Krishnadev Yagnik, ‘Vash’ is a horror thriller where Janki’s performance stood out and caught the attention of Bollywood producers.
As a result, she got her big break in Bollywood after Ajay Devgn and Vikas Bahl decided to make a remake of Vash in Bollywood by the title, Shaitaan. While most of the characters were replaced by renowned celebrities, Janki reprised her role in the remake, courtesy of her exceptional acting in the original movie, Vash.
Now that Bollywood has opened its doors for her, it will be intriguing to see where her career will take her next. We hope she captivates the Hindi-speaking audience with her acting prowess, just as she has charmed the hearts of Gujarati-speaking audiences for some time now.
