Janhvi Kapoor Recreates Sridevi’s Iconic Nagina Look for Halloween; Khushi Kapoor and Kareena React

Janhvi Kapoor gave Halloween 2026 a nostalgic Bollywood touch by recreating one of the most recognisable looks of her late mother, Sridevi. The actor dressed up as Sridevi’s character from the 1986 fantasy film Nagina, revisiting a memorable chapter of her mother’s cinematic legacy.

The recreation was not limited to the costume. Janhvi also recreated visual moments associated with the film, including its promotional imagery. Her friend Orry joined the tribute, taking inspiration from Rishi Kapoor’s character, while Vaishnav Praveen recreated the look associated with Amrish Puri’s character.

Sharing the photographs on Instagram, Janhvi described the idea as a tribute to an iconic moment in Indian cinema. She also dedicated the recreation to her mother, Rishi Kapoor and Amrish Puri.

Khushi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan react to Janhvi’s look

The post received responses from several members of the film fraternity. Janhvi’s sister Khushi Kapoor praised the recreation with the comment, “You won Halloween.”

Kareena Kapoor Khan also reacted, writing, “Too too good.” Karisma Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Sanya Malhotra, Ananya Panday and Zoya Akhtar were among the other celebrities who responded to the post.

The reactions reflected the appeal of a tribute that connected a current Bollywood celebration with a film remembered by audiences across generations.

Revisiting Sridevi’s iconic look from Nagina

Released in 1986, Nagina starred Sridevi as Rajni, a woman with the ability to transform into a serpent. Rishi Kapoor played Rajiv, while Amrish Puri appeared as the antagonist Bhaironath.

Directed by Harmesh Malhotra, the fantasy drama became one of the memorable films of Sridevi’s career. Her performance, distinctive screen presence and the film’s fantasy elements helped establish Nagina as a significant title in 1980s Hindi cinema.

The song “Main Teri Dushman, Dushman Tu Mera” remains closely associated with the film. Its snake-dance sequence, featuring Sridevi, is particularly remembered as one of the film’s defining moments.

Why Janhvi’s Halloween recreation carries a personal connection?

For Janhvi, the choice of Nagina was more than a reference to a popular film character. It was an opportunity to revisit one of her mother’s most recognisable performances.

Sridevi died in February 2018, several months before Janhvi made her acting debut with Dhadak in July that year. Since then, Janhvi has occasionally spoken about her mother and the influence she continues to have on her life.

This particular recreation brought together two sides of that connection: Janhvi’s own participation in contemporary Bollywood culture and the cinematic legacy of an actor whose performances remain familiar to audiences.

The Celebrity Hour Take

Celebrity Halloween costumes often draw attention because of their visual appeal, but Janhvi’s recreation had a more personal dimension. By choosing Nagina, she revisited a role closely associated with her mother rather than simply selecting a popular contemporary character.

The participation of Orry and the references to Rishi Kapoor and Amrish Puri also made the recreation a tribute to the original film’s ensemble. Nearly four decades after its release, Nagina continues to provide recognisable imagery for a new generation of film audiences.

For Janhvi, the photographs offered a way to celebrate Sridevi’s screen legacy while introducing the film’s memorable visuals to younger viewers.

Sources & Verification

This report is based on Janhvi Kapoor’s publicly shared Instagram post as reproduced in published coverage, along with reporting by Bollywood Hungama, NDTV, Hindustan Times and other entertainment publications. The celebrity reactions and details of the recreation have been attributed to the published coverage. Film details have been cross-checked against the same reporting.