Bollywood welcomes Sridevi’s daughter and Shahid Kapoor’s brother after ‘Dhadak’ trailer

One of the much-awaited movies of the year, Dhadak released its trailer last evening and Bollywood is all praise for the newcomers Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.

Director Shashank Khaitan, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and producer Karan Johar at the launch of 'Dhadak'.
From left: Director Shashank Khaitan, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and producer Karan Johar at the launch of 'Dhadak'. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios International

Alia described the trailer as "pure magic" and wrote, "Make way for these two sparkling actors. Janhvi (Kapoor) and Ishaan (Khatter) are pure magic in the Dhadak trailer and my dear friend Shashank Khaitan (film's director) you are just the best. I am so excited for this one and if I may say so…super proud if you."

Sridevi’s daughter Janhvi Kapoor, who is making her debut in the movie, and Shahid Kapoor’s younger brother Ishaan Khatter are the main leads.

Dhadak is the Hindi adaptation of Marathi film Sairat.
'Dhadak' is the Hindi adaptation of Marathi film 'Sairat'. Photo courtesy: Zee Studios International

Varun Dhawan shared the trailer and tweeted, "Here it is; Shashank Khaitan's Dhadak. This film is going to be amazing and Janhvi and Ishaan totally light up the screen. So proud of your journey to Shashi, this is your best film."

Janhvi remembered mother Sridevi during the trailer launch which has received over 3.1 million views on YouTube within a few hours.

Dhadak is the Hindi adaptation of Marathi film Sairat. The film features Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter in the lead roles and has been produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Dhadak will hit the screens on July 20.