Cannes 2025: Ishaan Khatter’s THIS sweet act towards Janhvi Kapoor wins hearts

Janhvi Kapoor's debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday was a moment of both elegance and heartfelt emotion. Accompanied by the Homebound team on the red carpet, Janhvi captivated onlookers in a stunning Tarun Tahiliani creation, which many interpreted as a touching homage to her mother, the iconic actress Sridevi.

The structured gown, with its intricate details, immediately evoked images of Indian royalty. Fashion commentators, including Diet Sabya, noted that Janhvi's look appeared to be an intentional nod to her mother, Sridevi. She was accompanied on the red carpet by her Homebound co-stars, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, along with director Neeraj Ghaywan and producer Karan Johar.

When Janhvi graced the red carpet in her striking gown, her co-star Ishaan and director Neeraj were seen assisting her, ensuring she could pose gracefully for the cameras. This heartwarming moment, captured on the Cannes live stream, quickly resonated with fans. Social media buzzed with praise, with many users describing Ishaan as "cute" and "thoughtful" for his attentiveness.

Before the red carpet, a video captured Ishaan and Neeraj supporting Janhvi as she carefully descended the hotel stairs.

Fans were deeply touched by Ishaan's actions, hailing him as a true gentleman. Admirers flooded social media with praise, with comments like, "True gentleman," and "I am in awe of this man," showcasing their admiration for his considerate behavior.

Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, starring Janhvi, Ishaan, and Vishal, is set to premiere at Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section. The film has also gained international recognition, thanks in part to Martin Scorsese's role as executive producer. Homebound will premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section on May 21. Several Bollywood stars have already attended or will be attending, including Nitanshi Goel, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Alia Bhatt. The festival concludes on May 24.

Janhvi Kapoor has upcoming projects, including "Param Sundari" with Sidharth Malhotra and "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" with Varun Dhawan.