Janhvi Kapoor Opens Up About Drinking After Trauma: “I Felt the Need to Get Drunk”

IndyaStory | Updated 2026

Actor Janhvi Kapoor has shared a personal insight into a difficult phase of her life, revealing how she coped with emotional distress and what eventually led her to rethink her habits.

During a conversation on the Figuring Out podcast with Raj Shamani, the actor spoke openly about a period when she found herself drinking more frequently following a traumatic experience. She clarified that it was not a case of addiction, but acknowledged that alcohol had become a way to manage what she was going through at the time.

Janhvi described the phase as emotionally overwhelming, where she often felt the urge to escape her thoughts. According to her, drinking became a temporary outlet during that period of vulnerability.

A Subtle but Powerful Realisation

The turning point, she explained, was not triggered by a single dramatic event but by a growing sense of discomfort with how it affected her physically and emotionally.

She noted that she began to dislike the after-effects, especially the feeling of waking up after drinking. Over time, this discomfort turned into a deeper awareness when she recognised a familiar smell on herself — something she associated with a person in her life who had struggled with substance issues.

That moment, she said, acted as a quiet but firm signal that something needed to change.

A Shift in Perspective

The experience prompted Janhvi to reflect on her choices and develop a healthier perspective. Her candid admission highlights how coping mechanisms can sometimes emerge during difficult times, but also how self-awareness can lead to course correction.

What’s Next for Janhvi Kapoor

On the professional front, Janhvi Kapoor is gearing up for her upcoming film Peddi, alongside Ram Charan, which is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 6, 2026. She was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, co-starring Varun Dhawan.