Bollywood actors Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa brought Indian couture to the 78th Cannes Film Festival red carpet ahead of the premiere of their film Homebound. They attended the screening of the French psychological thriller A Private Life and were accompanied by Dharma honcho Karan Johar and film director Neeraj Ghaywan. For those unversed, Homebound has been selected in the coveted Uncertain Regard section.
Desi couture at Cannes 2025
Ishaan Khatter opted for a crimson ensemble by Gaurav Gupta, while Janhvi Kapoor wore a pastel pink fusion saree by Tarun Tahiliani. Karan, Vishal, and Neeraj also opted for Indian designer wear for the prestigious occasion. Watch the video below.
#JanhviKapoor at the #CannesFilmFestival2025 representing her film #Homebound ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eaU9gI8atX
— Janhvi Kapoor Universe (@JanhviKUniverse) May 20, 2025
Martin Scorsese backs Homebound
One of the most celebrated filmmakers from Hollywood, Martin Scorsese, has come on board Homebound. He revealed that he was impressed by Ghaywan`s work after witnessing his debut movie, Masaan, in 2015. It starred actor Vicky Kaushal, and was also screened at Cannes and won awards in the same category.
The `Taxi driver` maker said, “I have seen Neeraj`s first film Masaan in 2015 and I loved it, so when Mélita Toscan du Plantier sent me the project of his second film, I was curious. I loved the story, the culture and was willing to help. Neeraj has made a beautifully crafted film that`s a significant contribution to Indian cinema. I am glad the movie is an official selection at Un Certain Regard in Cannes this year.”
About Neeraj Ghaywan`s Homebound
It is Ishaan and Janhvi’s second collaboration after Dhadak. This is also Ishaan’s second brush with the international entertainment canvas after his debut Beyond the Clouds, which was directed by Iranian auteur Majid Majidi.
Homebound is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. The co-producers include Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier.
Apart from Homebound, legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray`s Aranyer Din Ratri and Anupam Kher`s directorial Tanvi The Great were also set to be screened at Cannes. As for Bollywood bigwigs, Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are expected to attend the festival as it nears a week-long run. So far, Urvashi Rautela, Sharmila Tagore, Nitanshi Goel, and Simi Garewal have sashayed in style on the red carpet.
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