While the Cannes Film Festival is all about glamour and high-end fashion, Janhvi Kapoor provided a breath of fresh air on the red carpet, literally. In a behind-the-scenes clip posted by Vogue Arabia’s Room Service, the actress gave fans a peek into her getting-ready routine, sharing that she abandoned traditional European treats like pizza and pasta in favour of something much closer to her heart, a simple Indian meal.
Janhvi Kapoor At Cannes 2025
Prior to donning a gorgeous retro Yves Saint Laurent outfit styled by her cousin Rhea Kapoor, Janhvi dined on a comfort plate of home-cooked food. On the menu? Chana dal, steamed rice, green chillies, aachar (pickle), and a portion of matar bhaaji. “This is what I’ve eaten,” she said in the video, visibly beaming. “I’m so glad I have my Indian food here with me in Cannes. Her genuine love for desi cuisine as opposed to continental items resonated with people, particularly because it reflected a more down-to-earth and honest aspect of her otherwise glossy Cannes look.
Janhvi’s outfit, styled entirely by Rhea Kapoor, was a tribute to French fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent. The ensemble featured a black velvet jacket from 1989, a flowy silk chiffon skirt, and a bold saucer hat from the 1987 Rive Gauche collection. Adding a touch of sparkle were yellow diamonds by Chopard. The overall look drew inspiration from Saint Laurent’s poetic design period between 1987 and 1991.
Furthermore, Janhvi confessed to having little to do with the outfit selection. She opened up that it was purely Rhea’s idea, one that seemed to have hit her on a Swiss Air flight. “I had no idea what I was wearing until 10 minutes of us leaving,” Janhvi laughed about the frenzy and last-minute preparations.
For the unversed, Janhvi Kapoor attended the Cannes Film Festival as her movie co-starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, and titled Homebound, was selected for an official screening. The movie was directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar.
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