Cannes 2025: Janhvi Kapoor's No-Makeup Selfie Goes Viral After Red Carpet Debut
| 2025-05-21
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Janhvi Kapoor shares a no-makeup selfie after walking the Cannes 2025 red carpet for Homebound, a film co-produced by Martin Scorsese.
Janhvi Kapoor’s barefaced mirror selfie has gained widespread attention online, a day after the Indian actress made her red carpet debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Homebound.
Kapoor, known for her role in Mr & Mrs Mahi, attended the Cannes screening of Homebound alongside co-stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, director Neeraj Ghaywan, and producer Karan Johar. The film is part of the prestigious Un Certain Regard category, which highlights unique storytelling at the annual French festival.
Viral Selfie Follows Red Carpet Appearance
On Wednesday, Kapoor shared a mirror selfie from her hotel room on social media, appearing without makeup and dressed in a red floral-print robe. The photo quickly went viral, with fans praising her natural appearance. The image followed her widely discussed red carpet appearance, which many observers linked as a tribute to her late mother, legendary Indian actress Sridevi.
According to fashion commentators, Kapoor’s ensemble—a structured outfit by Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani—featured intricate craftsmanship resembling traditional Indian royal attire. The outfit included a rose-coloured gown, metallic accents, and layered pearl jewellery, reportedly woven from hand-crushed tissue fabric originating from the northern Indian city of Varanasi.
Red Carpet Tribute and Team Support
The Cannes screening marked Kapoor’s first official appearance at the international film festival. Accompanied by the Homebound team, she was assisted on the red carpet by co-star Ishaan Khatter and director Neeraj Ghaywan, who were seen helping her manage her elaborate outfit.
A video circulating online showed Khatter and Ghaywan holding Kapoor’s hand as she navigated a hotel stairway ahead of the event. The moment, captured live on the official Cannes stream, was widely shared on social media, with viewers applauding the team’s camaraderie.
About the Film Homebound
Homebound is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, whose earlier work Masaan was also featured in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes in 2015. The 2025 drama stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa in lead roles and explores themes that have not yet been disclosed publicly.
The project has drawn international interest, notably due to the involvement of acclaimed American filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who is attached as executive producer. Speaking to news agency PTI, actor Ishaan Khatter described the collaboration as surreal.
“When Mr. Scorsese came on board… I don’t know whether I’m allowed to say. I’ve been sitting on this for 10 months. I can keep a secret. It’s a dream, it’s surreal,” Khatter said.
The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan du Plantier listed as co-producers.
Indian Presence at Cannes 2025
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has seen a growing presence of Indian talent, with several actors and filmmakers making appearances. Kapoor’s red carpet debut and the premiere of Homebound continue a trend of increasing Indian representation at global cinema forums.
Cannes' Un Certain Regard section, introduced in 1978, is known for spotlighting non-traditional narratives and emerging directors. A selection in this category is seen as an indicator of a film's potential to reach broader international audiences.
Context: A Legacy of Cinema and Style
Janhvi Kapoor is the daughter of the late Sridevi, one of Indian cinema’s most influential actresses, and producer Boney Kapoor. Her red carpet appearance, along with her understated selfie, has been interpreted by some commentators as a balancing act between heritage and modernity—a nod to her roots while navigating a global stage.
While reactions to Kapoor’s fashion and candid moments have been largely positive, they also underline the increasing visibility of Indian artists in global fashion and cinema narratives. As the Cannes Film Festival continues, Homebound remains a closely watched entry, not just for its storyline but also for its symbolic weight in showcasing Indian cinema on a world platform.
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