Janhvi Kapoor Dating History: Boyfriends, Past Affairs & Latest Updates

Janhvi Kapoor is one of the most famous young actors of the Bollywood industry, who was frequently in the news not just due to her movies but also her love life and possible relationships. Since childhood friendship to the celebrity associations with other actors, her love life has been a force of curiosity to both her fans and the media.

As of 2026, Janhvi Kapoor is also said to be in a steady relationship with businessman Shikhar Pahariya with whom she has known since her teenage years. She has also been linked with other actors over the years such as Ishaan Khatter, Kartik Aaryan as well as a businessman Akshat Rajan.

This article discusses the entire dating life history of Janhvi Kapoor, her rumoured boyfriends, and her relationship status up-to-date.

Janhvi Kapoor Dating History Overview

Name	Relationship Period	Status	Profession
Shikhar Pahariya	2016 (initial), 2022–Present	Confirmed / Current Partner	Businessman
Kartik Aaryan	2021	Rumored	Actor
Ishaan Khatter	2017–2018	Rumored	Actor
Akshat Rajan	2016–2017	Rumored	Businessman

1. Shikhar Pahariya (2016; 2022–Present)

-Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya, Source: Google

Janhvi Kapoor has a large fanbase who believe that she is in a relationship with Shikhar Pahariya. The pair allegedly met in their teenage years and began dating in the year 2016.

Relationship Timeline

2016: Janhvi and Shikhar are said to have started dating when they were teenagers.
2017: It allegedly took the couple a short break to separate.
2022: They fell in love once again and started to appear together on a regular basis.
2024-2026: The couple have often been seen together attending film premieres, family gatherings and temple visits.

Public Hints About Their Relationship

There are a number of instances that have strongly indicated their relationship:

Janhvi was also spotted wearing a necklace that had the name Shiku (Shikhar nickname).
She also disclosed to TV Show “Koffee With Karan” that Shikhar is on her speed dial list.
They are also spotted together visiting Tirupati Temple and going to the Bollywood parties.

Family Approval

Janhvi father, Boney Kapoor has even expressed his love to Shikhar. During interviews, he was quoted stating that he liked him and he believed that Shikhar would always be close to their family.

Latest Update (2025–2026)

Rumours emerged in late 2025 that the couple could be secretly engaged but Janhvi jokingly refuted the rumours about an imminent wedding. They are thought to be happily together even in 2026.

2. Kartik Aaryan (Rumored – 2021)

-Janhvi Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan, Source: Google

Janhvi Kapoor also came out as rumoured to be dating Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan in 2021.

How the Rumors Started

The two actors started to be speculated when they were cast in the film, Dostana 2. Around the same time:

They were also caught together on vacation in Goa.
Paparazzi photos and industry gossip fueled rumors of a romantic relationship.

Relationship Status

The rumours were further fueled by the fact that, although neither Janhvi nor Kartik formally admitted to the relationship, the rumours were given more publicity when Janhvi was a guest on Koffee With Karan (Season 7) and hinted that she and Sara Ali Khan had dated the same guy in the previous relationship, which many fans commonly believed to be Kartik Aaryan.

Breakup

The alleged affair is reportedly over in 2021, around the same time that Dostana 2 was experiencing difficulties with production, and Kartik pulled out of the project.

3. Ishaan Khatter (Rumored – 2017–2018)

-Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, Source: Google

Among the most discussed rumoured relationships of Janhvi Kapoor was the one between Janhvi and her co-star in Dhadak, Ishaan Khatter.

On-Screen Chemistry

Janhvi and Ishaan first appeared together in a romantic film, Dhadak in 2018. Soon their good on screen chemistry gave rise to rumours of a real life romance.

Public Appearances

At that time the two were much seen:

Working out together at gyms
Attending film promotions
Appearing together at Bollywood parties

End of Relationship

It was reported that the two separated around 2019, ostensibly because of busy work schedules. Ishaan subsequent gave an indication regarding the relationship with him in a talk show but neither actor publicly substantiated the relationship.

4. Akshat Rajan (Rumored – 2016–2017)

Janhvi Kapoor was also supposed to be dating the son of a prominent businessman Akshat Rajan before joining Bollywood.

Early Friendship

It is alleged that Akshat and Janhvi were close friends when they were teenagers, and they frequently featured on social media.

Social Media Buzz

The fans speculated about their relationship because:

They frequently shared cozy photos together.
They were also caught in private parties and social events.

Nevertheless, the two never publicly admitted that they were in love. Their relationship later lost its spark when Janhvi concentrated on her Bollywood debut and acting.

Is Janhvi Kapoor Currently Dating Someone?

Yes. By the year 2026, Janhvi Kapoor is suspected of having a serious relationship with Shikhar Pahariya.

The couple has appeared at many events and family functions together implying that their relationship is not under strain and is publicly recognised, although they have not officially made marriage announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Janhvi Kapoor’s current boyfriend?

Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly dating Shikhar Pahariya, a businessman and grandson of the former Maharashtra Chief Minister, Sushilkumar Shinde as of 2026.

Did Janhvi Kapoor date Ishaan Khatter?

Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter have been rumored to be dating during and after the filming of the movie Dhadak (2018), although neither of them officially admitted that.

Was Janhvi Kapoor in a relationship with Kartik Aaryan?

Janhvi Kapoor is rumored to have dated Kartik Aaryan in 2021 when they were shooting Dostana 2, though the relationship was never officially confirmed.

Who was Janhvi Kapoor’s first rumored boyfriend?

Some of the first rumored relationships were with Akshat Rajan, who was her close friend since her teenage years.

Final Thoughts

The dating life of Janhvi Kapoor can be defined as the mix of friendship meetings at very young age, romance with celebrity-related rumours and the affair with Shikhar Pahariya. The relationships have mostly been mere speculation, but her present relationship with Shikhar appears to be the strongest and the one that is publicly evident.

As Janhvi is still emerging as one of the top actresses in Bollywood, the question of when she will next appear on screen as well as whether the bells will ring of marriage is a perennial issue among fans.

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