Janhvi Kapoor's recent experimental red carpet look at the Cannes Film Festival reminded fans of her late mother, Sridevi. Back then, Sridevi's shimmery silver experimental dress with a ghoonghat was all the rage. Years later, her daughter's ensemble designed by Tarun Tahiliani stole the spotlight.
The ghoonghat has been adorned by Indian women for decades. Modern fashion has reintroduced the ghoonghat with a contemporary twist. Janhvi Kapoor's corset top paired with a ghoonghat felt like a blend of tradition meeting trends!
In a video shared by Vogue India, Janhvi shared, “This place (Cannes) was actually mom’s favourite place to come to for holidays. And we spent three or four consecutive summers here. It was like a big thing with us as a family.” Sridevi passed away in 2018.
Janhvi’s second outfit pays homage to India’s rich cultural heritage and traditional jewellery. The actor wore a custom-made Anamika Khanna ensemble for the official premiere screening of her film Homebound at Cannes. The look featured a backless mint green gown with a long, flowing trail. The upper part of the high-neckline gown was adorned with antique gold embroidery, giving it a regal look with a modern edge. She accessorised the look with a curated blend of archival traditional Indian jewellery paired with custom jade and jadau pieces, which lent the attire a vintage charm.
How Janhvi & Ishaan Stole The Spotlight
Making her Cannes Film Festival debut alongside her Homebound co-stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi's Tarun Tahiliani ensemble shone on the red carpet. Janhvi was seen wearing a custom skirt and corset made out of real tissue. Woven in Benares, the texture that added a layer of depth and dimension was achieved through a hand-crushed technique. The ensemble, styled by Rhea Kapoor, was paired with a signature TT drape.
A classic winged liner, dewy pink cheeks, and a sleek bun complemented her look. She also added a vintage touch by wearing a layered pearl necklace and a diamond stud.
Her sculpted pleats and the dupatta adorning her head like a ghoonghat added a royal touch to her Cannes ensemble. Walking down the aisle with Ishaan Khatter, they managed to grab attention for their vintage-style royal aesthetic.
All We Know About Homebound
Homebound has been officially selected for the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section at the 2025 edition of the festival. Karan Johar also attended the Cannes Film Festival as a producer of the film Homebound, which also has Adar Poonawalla on board as a co-producer. Nearly a decade later, director Neeraj Ghaywan is also set to return to Cannes. He previously debuted at the festival with his first directorial venture, Masaan. This year, Homebound brings him back to the festival, with Martin Scorsese on board as Executive Producer.
/shethepeople/media/agency_attachments/2024/11/11/2024-11-11t082606806z-shethepeople-black-logo-2000-x-2000-px-1.png){kind=logo}
Follow Us/shethepeople/media/media_files/2025/05/21/LhEGL0BtAUle3SaLXEtL.png)