Janhvi Kapoor made a dazzling debut at the Cannes Film Festival for her upcoming movie Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and also starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa. joining the ranks of Indian cinema’s elite, including Priyanka Chopra, Ananya Panday, and Sonam Kapoor. But it wasn’t just her outfit choices that turned heads. What also caught fans’ attention was sweet comments from her rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, and his mom!
Taking to Instagram, Shikhar left a comment under Jahnvi’s post in French under Janhvi’s photo, writing, “Ma déesse, tu illumines la nuit” which translates to- My goddess, you light up the night. Shikhar’s mother, Smruti Pahariya, also joined in to praise the actress, sharing Janhvi’s red carpet photo on her Instagram story. She wrote, “Congratulations on your fabulous debut, Janu. Many more to come. Keep shining bright always and forever.”
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Jahnvi walked the red carpet for the premiere of Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound. Janhvi wore an Anamika Khanna gown for the big premiere, pairing it with traditional Indian jewellery, including custom jade pieces. Her red carpet debut look was a custom salmon pink, handwoven tissue skirt and corset ensemble by Tarun Tahiliani, finished with pearl and diamond Chopard necklaces.
Homebound also received a 9-minute standing ovation at its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section. The film, which stars Janhvi Kapoor alongside Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, tells the story of two childhood friends from a small village in North India chasing a police job that promises long-overdue dignity. From her on-screen performance to her glamorous presence and the support of loved ones, Janhvi Kapoor’s Cannes debut has certainly made a lasting impression!
Although Shikhar Pahariya and Jahnvi Kapoor have not confirmed their relationship publicly, the couple first met in 2016. The pair rekindled their relationship after some time and have been spotted together at various events, including a trip to the holy Tirupati Balaji Temple.
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