May 21, 2025 — Bollywood stars Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter made their grand red carpet debut at the *78th Cannes Film Festival, ahead of the screening of their upcoming film, *Homebound. The duo was joined by co-star *Vishal Jethwa, director **Neeraj Ghaywan, and producer *Karan Johar, marking a significant moment for Indian cinema.
Kapoor dazzled in a *rose-colored Tarun Tahiliani ensemble, featuring a **handwoven tissue skirt and corset crafted in Benaras, evoking a regal aesthetic. Fans noted that her look paid tribute to her late mother, **Sridevi, with its elegant hood and draped silhouette. Khatter complemented her in a *maroon velvet bandhgala designed by Gaurav Gupta, exuding sophistication.
The film Homebound, directed by *Neeraj Ghaywan, tells the story of two childhood friends from a North Indian village who pursue careers as police officers, only to find their friendship tested by ambition and desperation. The film has garnered international attention, with *Martin Scorsese coming on board as the executive producer.
The Cannes premiere was a proud moment for the team, with Kapoor and Khatter receiving widespread praise for their red carpet presence. Kapoor’s sister *Khushi Kapoor, boyfriend **Shikhar Pahariya, and close friend *Orhan Awatramani were also present to support her.
With Homebound premiering in the Un Certain Regard section, the film is expected to make waves internationally, further solidifying Bollywood’s presence at Cannes.
