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Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter go OTT at Cannes for Homebound debut; fans unimpressed, call them ‘bride and groom’

Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter made their Cannes debut for Homebound, but their heavily stylized outfits drew mixed reactions online. Fans compared them to a bride and groom, with many feeling the looks didn’t suit the red carpet.

Shivani NegiUpdated: May 21, 2025, 08:01 IST
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Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter debut at Cannes for Homebound
Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter debut at Cannes for Homebound| Credit: X (@its__tisha)

Bollywood actors Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and the Homebound team made their red carpet debut at Cannes 2025, turning heads as they arrived in style ahead of the film’s much-anticipated premiere at the prestigious festival.

Joining them were co-star Vishal Jethwa, director Neeraj Ghaywan, and producer Karan Johar—all marking their first-ever appearance at Cannes, except for Ghaywan. The director returned to the spotlight nearly a decade after his acclaimed film Masaan was screened and awarded at the festival in 2015.

While the premiere was a proud moment for Indian cinema, not everyone was impressed with Janhvi and Ishaan on the fashion front. On Reddit, users asked, "Ye Cannes hai ya shaadi ka mandap??" implying that the outfits gave more “big fat Indian wedding” than film fest chic.

Janhvi Kapoor brings Sridevi-inspired elegance to Cannes debut

Janhvi Kapoor made her Cannes debut in a blush pink Tarun Tahiliani lehenga gown that reminded many of her late mother Sridevi. The outfit, made from real Banarasi tissue, featured a sculpted corset, dramatic pleated skirt, and hooded drape styled like a ghoonghat. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, she finished the look with pearls, fresh flowers, and nude-toned makeup.

The actress was joined by her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya, sister Khushi Kapoor, and friend Orry, who all traveled to the French Riviera to support her at the premiere.

Ishaan Khatter keeps it sharp in Gaurav Gupta velvet

Fresh out of the success of his recently released Netflix series The Royals, Ishaan Khatter wore a maroon velvet Gaurav Gupta jacket with black trousers and sunglasses, bringing understated charm to the carpet.

He was seen helping Janhvi with her gown’s train, earning him praise online. The moment was more touching, given that the duo dated for a while after the release of the 2018 film Dhadak.

Check out more glimpses of team Homebound on the red carpet:

Reddit reacts to Janhvi and Ishaan's Cannes looks

As mentioned already, Reddit wasn’t too impressed with Janhvi and Ishaan on the fashion front. In a post titled “Ye Cannes hai ya shaadi ka mandap??” on the BollyBlindsNGossip subreddit, users shared their thoughts on the duo’s outfits, with many feeling they once again missed the mark on delivering a standout fashion moment.

One user wrote, “Ishaan dressed better in The Royals,” while another said, “She looks like Gopi Bahu.”

A third joked, “They really look like bride and groom — I don’t get why almost every Indian is dressing like a bahu or bride at Cannes.”

“She looks like a bride the next day after the wedding,” said one comment, while another added, “Reception mein Dulha Dulhan ki entry.”

“Rihanna dressed like this when she was here for the Ambani wedding,” one user quipped.

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About Homebound

Set in a small village in North India, Homebound follows two childhood friends chasing a police job they believe will finally bring them the respect they’ve been denied. But as they get closer to their goal, growing desperation begins to test their friendship.

Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions alongside Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, the film also has Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar as executive producers, with Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan du Plantier on board as co-producers.

The film will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival today (May 21).

For more news and updates from the world of OTT, as well as celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.

First Published: May 21, 2025, 07:59 IST
Shivani Negi - Author
Shivani Negi

As an Entertainment Content Writer with 3+ Years of experience, I have been keeping a keen eye on who wore what. A self confessed Koreaboo, I am your fangirl next door. Ps: I take pride in saying that I grew up watching "It's Controversial" as a kid.

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