Janhvi Kapoor's 5 Cannes 2025 looks: From tributes to mom Sridevi to representing Indian heritage with modern twists

At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Janhvi Kapoor impressed in several stunning outfits styled by Rhea Kapoor. Here's a look at all her incredible looks.
Janhvi Kapoor made her debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival along with the team of her film, Homebound, including Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, director Neeraj Ghaywan, and Karan Johar. Janhvi's debut has been the talk of the town, as she and her cousin Rhea have been belting out one great sartorial moment after another. Here's a look at all the ensembles Janhvi has worn till now in the French Riviera.
The wet saree
From a little Tip Tip Barsa Paani nostalgia to a tribute to her mom Sridevi's white saree looks from Chandni, Janhvi's dripping drape look can be interpreted in different ways. The saree is crafted by Di Petsa in their signature wet glamour look and packs in the perfect amount of sensualism, ethnic tribute, and romanticism. Anonymous fashion page Diet Sabya said, “It’s giving 80s rain-soaked siren meets postmodern femme fatale.” Janhvi and her stylist Rhea Kapoor styled it with a glittering sapphire and emerald necklace, earrings, a centre-parted sleek bun, and a minimal no-makeup look.
The red carpet debut
For her Cannes red carpet debut, Janhvi Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor chose a custom Tarun Tahiliani handwoven real tissue skirt and corset, specially crafted in Banaras. The soft pink saree look was a tribute to her mother, Sridevi. Chopard pearl and diamond accessorised the ensemble, and minimal makeup gave the final elegant touch.
Old Hollywood glamour
Channelling Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn, Janhvi Kapoor served old Hollywood glamour, in a Christian Dior 1957 haute couture black slub silk dress. Styled by Rhea, the ensemble features a plunging neck, a sleeveless silhouette, a figure-sculpting frame, and a midi hem length. She wore it with diamond earrings and a diamond brooch anchored by a 10-carat pear. A sleek top knot, minimal glam, and silk Opera gloves completed the look.
Dripping in jewels
For the official premiere screening of Homebound, Janhvi wore an Anamika Khanna couture gown featuring a gold embroidered bodice, a backless design, and a silk turquoise green skirt with a long train on the back. She completed the look with a mix of archival traditional indian jewels mixed with custom jade and jadao creations, including jhumkis, ear cuffs, bangles, gold kada, rings, and a back chain.
The Miu Miu girl
For her first look after arrival in Cannes, Rhea Kapoor dressed Janhvi Kapoor from head to toe in Miu Miu. The actor wore the ensemble to celebrate Catherine Martin’s special project for Miu Miu Upcycled. She wore a checkered green crop shirt and a grey checkered shacket over a white textured cropped tank and a mini skirt. She completed the look with black slingbacks, white calf-length socks, sunglasses, a tan handbag, and gold cocktail rings.
ABOUT THE AUTHORKrishna Pallavi PriyaKrishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More
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