On Koffee With Karan 9, the actor discussed balancing privacy with openness and said she does not plan to marry for another two to three years.
Janhvi Kapoor has confirmed that she is dating Shikhar Pahariya during an appearance on Koffee With Karan 9 alongside Varun Dhawan.
Responding to host Karan Johar’s question about their relationship, Kapoor acknowledged it directly. She explained that although she values privacy, she no longer sees a reason to be excessively secretive about that part of her life, according to Bollywood Hungama’s episode coverage.
Why Janhvi chose to speak openly
Kapoor distinguished between acknowledging a relationship and revealing every detail about it.
Her reported explanation was that she did not want to be overly explicit about her personal life, but also found it unnecessary to keep avoiding the subject.
The comments amount to her own confirmation of the relationship. They should not be interpreted as permission to speculate about private matters she did not discuss.
What she said about marriage
Asked when she planned to marry, Kapoor replied: “Not for another 2–3 years for sure,” according to the report.
That statement describes her present outlook. It is not an engagement announcement, a wedding date or confirmation that a ceremony will take place within a fixed period.
Headlines saying she has “announced her wedding” would therefore go beyond what she reportedly said.
Janhvi recalls Shikhar’s support after Sridevi’s death
The actor also reflected on Pahariya’s support following her mother Sridevi’s death.
According to Times of India’s coverage, Kapoor said Pahariya returned from London and stayed nearby in Mumbai so he could be available if she needed him. She recalled learning later that he had moved to a friend’s home in Juhu for a period.
The anecdote was her recollection of his support during a difficult time. It should not be expanded into assumptions about private conversations or decisions that were not described.
A relationship update, not a wedding announcement
The discussion gave Kapoor an opportunity to acknowledge the relationship in her own words while retaining boundaries around it.
Her comments support two clear conclusions: she confirmed that she is dating Pahariya, and she said marriage is not in her immediate plans. Any further claims about preparations, venues or family arrangements would require separate confirmation.
