Janhvi Kapoor poses with boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya’s family at Homebound Premiere

The night carried extra sentiment for Janhvi. She draped herself in a royal blue and black pashmina saree once worn by her late mother, Sridevi, at Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s wedding reception. Fans online quickly noticed the emotional tribute. “She’s her mom’s mirror image,” one user wrote, while another commented, “Sridevi would be proud tonight.”

Bollywood Turns Out for Homebound

The premiere itself had no shortage of star power. Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Hrithik Roshan, Farah Khan, and Vicky Kaushal were among those walking the carpet.

Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and co-produced by Karan Johar with Martin Scorsese as executive producer, Homebound has already built serious Oscar buzz after its debut at Cannes earlier this year.

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A Night of Many Meanings

For Janhvi, the evening was more than just another glamorous outing. Wearing her mother’s saree while standing beside Shikhar’s family , including political stalwart Sushil Kumar Shinde, it was a moment that blended memory, legacy, and personal milestones. FAQs Q1: Who is Shikhar Pahariya’s grandfather?
Shikhar Pahariya’s grandfather is Sushil Kumar Shinde, former Home Affairs Minister of India.

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Q2: What saree did Janhvi Kapoor wear at the premiere?
Janhvi wore Sridevi’s royal blue and black pashmina saree, the same one Sridevi wore at Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s wedding reception.

Q3: What is Homebound about?
Homebound follows the story of two friends, Chandan and Shoaib, navigating systemic struggles as they fight for a better future.