Cannes Film Festival 2025: Janhvi Kapoor's stunning red carpet debut with 'Homebound'
Homebound stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, and its Cannes selection marks a significant moment in Indian cinema, placing Kapoor among a rare group of Indian actresses who've had a film in the official selection at Cannes.
For her first-ever Cannes red carpet, Kapoor donned a Tarun Tahiliani creation. With Homebound, she steps confidently onto the global stage—blending star power with meaningful cinema.
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