Cannes 2025: Janhvi Kapoor pays TRIBUTE to Mom Sridevi; Ishaan Khatter wins hearts with Style!

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Cannes 2025: Janhvi Kapoor Pays Tribute to Mom Sridevi; Ishaan Khatter Wins Hearts with Style!

The 78th Cannes Film Festival just got a whole lot brighter with Bollywood’s finest making a glamorous splash on the French Riviera. Janhvi Kapoor made her grand Cannes debut at the premiere of her new film Homebound. Styled by her cousin Rhea Kapoor, Janhvi stunned everyone in a pre-draped sari by designer Tarun Tahiliani, channeling her inner mermaid with a metallic pink ensemble. The sari was a perfect blend of elegance and glamour, with Janhvi’s dewy makeup highlighting her natural glow and her sleek bun adding a touch of magic to the look. She finished it off with layered pearl necklaces, adding a timeless charm to her appearance. Janhvi took to social media to express her excitement, captioning the post, “Homebound at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.”

Joining Janhvi at Cannes was Ishaan Khatter, who also made his stylish debut at the festival. Ishaan looked dashing in a royal maroon velvet suit with gray handmade designs, designed by Gaurav Gupta. His presence added more star power to the Homebound premiere. Ishaan’s fashion choice complemented his role in the film, where he underwent a significant physical transformation, shedding 10 kilograms in two months to authentically portray his character.

The premiere of Homebound also saw the presence of Karan Johar, who made a bold fashion statement in a custom Manish Malhotra outfit. Karan wore an ivory Bandhgala jacket with a woven jacquard collar, paired with a ruffled ivory shirt, exuding a sophisticated yet dramatic look. Karan’s signature poses on the red carpet added to the grandeur of the event.

The premiere of Homebound was a star-studded affair, with actors Vishal Jaitwa and Natasha Poonawalla also attending. From glamorous debuts to unforgettable fashion moments, Bollywood truly stole the spotlight at Cannes 2025.

Homebound tells the poignant story of two childhood friends from rural North India who aspire to join the police force, testing their bond and resilience. The film’s selection for Cannes’ prestigious ‘Un Certain Regard’ section is a testament to its universal appeal and the international recognition of Indian cinema. The film’s executive producer, the legendary Martin Scorsese, praised director Neeraj Ghaywan, calling it “a beautifully crafted film that’s a significant contribution to Indian cinema.”

With its nine-minute standing ovation at the premiere, Homebound marks a significant achievement in the global recognition of Indian filmmakers and actors. The debut of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, along with the fashion-forward statements made by Karan Johar, are a reflection of Bollywood’s growing influence on the global stage.

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