Janhvi Kapoor Discusses Shikhar Pahariya's Support After Sridevi's Death on Koffee With Karan
On Koffee With Karan Season 9, actress Janhvi Kapoor shared how her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya supported her after her mother Sridevi's death in 2018. Though not officially dating then, Shikhar paused his studies in London and stayed nearby in Mumbai to be available for Janhvi. The couple, childhood friends turned partners, have maintained a steady relationship, often expressing their bond publicly. Janhvi emotionally recalled the impact of her mother's passing and Shikhar's role during that difficult time.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 27 Oct, 08:08 am. Other outlets followed.