Janhvi Kapoor undeserving for LFW?- Model behind her reshares viral post slamming Bollywood showstoppers

Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor turned heads at the Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 as the showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra. Draped in a stunning black Bandhani gown, Janhvi led the runway, followed by an ensemble of models dressed in black. However, what was meant to be her moment in the spotlight quickly shifted focus to another presence on the ramp, model Tamanna Katoch.

Tamanna, who walked right behind Janhvi, exuded confidence in a bold black bodycon dress with slits on both sides. Her seamless and poised walk instantly captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts, leading to an unexpected debate on the internet. Netizens felt that while Janhvi Kapoor’s hurried walk lacked the grace expected of a showstopper, Tamanna effortlessly stole the limelight with her poised runway presence.

As soon as videos of the event surfaced online, social media was abuzz with comments criticizing Janhvi’s performance while praising Tamanna’s elegance. Fans flooded the comment section of Tamanna’s Instagram post, with remarks such as, “Let’s pretend there was no Janhvi” and “Your walk is fire; teach some to that little Kapoor.” Another user wrote, “Being a model in India must be hell because no matter how good you are, some nepo kid is gonna horse-walk in front of you and be the showstopper.”

The conversation took an even stronger turn when Tamanna herself seemingly agreed with the sentiment. She re-shared a post that called for Indian designers to stop making Bollywood celebrities their showstoppers, advocating instead for professional models to be given that role. This ignited a larger debate on whether showstoppers should be industry-trained models rather than actors who often lack professional runway experience.

As for Janhvi, she has her eyes set on the big screen with upcoming projects including Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari alongside Varun Dhawan, Pram Sundari with Sidharth Malhotra, and Peddi.