Janhvi Kapoor has stunned the world at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, where her movie Homebound had its world premiere. The actress has been making waves with her stylish fashion outings, featuring a blush-pink gown, a jade dress, and a vintage Dior ensemble. But it was her latest look a white saree that was almost transparent that really got social media going.
Sharing photos from Cannes on Thursday, Janhvi looked ethereal in the delicately draped white ensemble. With her hair styled in a sleek bun and accessorised with a bold purple and green necklace, her look exuded elegance and grace. Fans were quick to compare her to her late mother, Sridevi, suggesting that Janhvi’s attire paid homage to the iconic white saree look from Chandni. Among countless responses, Janhvi’s alleged boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya said, “My goddess, you light up the night
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Janhvi visited the festival for the Homebound premiere, a gripping rural drama directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. Based in North India, the film is about two childhood friends portrayed by Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, who aim to become police officers. As the young men pursue their dreams, the cruel realities of country life and increasing desperation start to try the friendship and the values it was founded on. Janhvi has an important role that adds more depth to the narrative’s emotional contents.
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The movie screened in Un Certain Regard at Cannes and earned a staggering 9-minute standing ovation. Supported by none other than Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese as executive producer, Homebound has already caused a stir on the global stage. The film will be released theatrically, followed by streaming on Netflix, taking its impactful story to the global marketplace.
