At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Janhvi Kapoor made a poignant and glamorous red carpet debut, paying tribute to her late mother, legendary actress Sridevi. She wore a custom blush pink ensemble designed by Tarun Tahiliani, featuring a handwoven Banarasi tissue skirt and corset, complemented by a delicate veil draped over her low bun. The look was styled by her cousin, Rhea Kapoor, and adorned with pearl jewelry, evoking Sridevi’s timeless elegance.
Janhvi’s appearance was for the premiere of her film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar, which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes. She was accompanied on the red carpet by co-stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa.
While many praised Janhvi’s homage to her mother, some social media users offered mixed reactions, with a few comparing her look to bridal attire.