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Janhvi Kapoor's Cannes debut for 'Homebound' was a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Sridevi, in a Tarun Tahiliani gown. Co-stars Ishaan Khatter and director Neeraj Ghaywan offered support on the red carpet, showcasing their camaraderie. Directed by Ghaywan, 'Homebound,' also starring Vishal Jethwa, premieres in the Un Certain Regard section with Martin Scorsese as executive producer, generating significant buzz.
Janhvi Kapoormade a dazzling and deeply personal debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, turning heads and touching hearts as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of her upcoming film Homebound.
Dressed in a breathtaking ensemble by designer Tarun Tahiliani, Janhvi’s look was more than just fashion—it was a tribute to her late mother, legendary actress Sridevi.Watch the video here:
The ethereal gown, with its structured silhouette and intricate detailing, evoked a sense of Indian royalty. Popular fashion watchdog page Diet Sabya even noted that Janhvi seemed to be channeling her iconic mother with the look—an homage that fans quickly embraced and applauded across social media.Joining her for the film's big moment were her Homebound co-stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, along with director Neeraj Ghaywan and producer Karan Johar. As Janhvi gracefully posed for the photographers, her voluminous outfit required a bit of navigation on the red carpet—and that’s where her team stepped in with heartwarming support.A candid moment from the Cannes live stream captured Ishaan and Neeraj gently helping Janhvi adjust her gown, ensuring everything looked perfect for the cameras.
The gesture didn’t go unnoticed—fans quickly flooded social media with praise, calling Ishaan “thoughtful” and “the sweetest co-star.”Another adorable video surfaced from earlier in the evening, showing Ishaan and Neeraj holding Janhvi’s hands as she made her way down a hotel staircase. The moment highlighted the genuine camaraderie among the Homebound team and added a personal, grounded charm to their Cannes appearance.Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Homebound stars Janhvi, Ishaan, and Vishal in lead roles and is set to premiere in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025. The film has already generated buzz on the global stage, especially with iconic filmmaker Martin Scorsese attached as executive producer.“When Mr. Scorsese came on board… I don’t know whether I’m allowed to say, I’ve been sitting on this for 10 months. I can keep a secret,” Ishaan told PTI, clearly thrilled.
“It’s a dream, it’s surreal. I’m very excited for Cannes. I always wanted to go with my own film. I’m happy my first time is with a movie.”
Homebound is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with co-producers Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier. For Neeraj Ghaywan, this marks a return to Cannes after a decade—his 2015 film Masaan also premiered in the same section.
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