'I don't feel judged or abused when I'm vulnerable,' says Janhvi Kapoor on love with Shikhar Pahariya, calls him safe space

Janhvi Kapoor has never shied away from making appearances with Shikhar Pahariya, though she prefers to keep it private and not talk about him much publicly. The two have been together for several years and are often seen attending weddings or heading out on vacations together. In a recent interview, the actor reflected on her understanding of love and shared how Shikhar has been a constant source of comfort, creating what she calls a “safe space” in her life.While speaking to Raj Shamani on his podcast, Janhvi was asked about her perspective on love. “Love looks safe. It has helped me deal with the helplessness you psychoanalyse. It’s the biggest thing. I don’t feel as helpless anymore because of his presence. And, his presence has always done that for me, in my life,” she said. She went on to explain that her bond with Shikhar goes beyond just comfort, highlighting the joy they share. “It’s not just calm. When I say a safe space, I mean that I can be an infant child, I can be a kid. There’s no one else I have more fun with. I think when you find love that’s good for you, you become.. I feel I have become the truest of myself because of love.”Emphasising the emotional security she feels, Janhvi added, “It has given me a safe space to hear my thoughts, believe my thoughts, use my voice, and not feel judged or degraded, or abused when I become vulnerable.”Janhvi and Shikhar’s bond goes back many years, as they have known each other since childhood. Speculation about their relationship first surfaced in 2016, although the two chose not to address it publicly at the time. It was only later, during her appearance on 'Koffee With Karan', that Janhvi confirmed they were indeed together.