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Karan Johar spotted leaving for Cannes 2025, to present latest film Homebound at the film festival

Karan Johar was recently seen jetting off on Saturday evening as he made his way to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The celebrated filmmaker and producer is all set to present his latest venture, Homebound, at the prestigious event.
May 18, 2025 / 09:14 IST
He layered the ensemble with a long, structured black jacket and wore a clean black shirt and sleek black straight-fitting trousers, as seen in multiple Instagram paparazzi videos.

Karan Johar was recently spotted leaving for Cannes 2025 on Saturday evening. Kjo will be presenting his latest production, Homebound at the Film Festival.

Karan Johar turned heads at the airport on May 17 as he jetted off to the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Karan chose an all-black outfit that radiated sophistication and elegance, and she looked effortlessly stylish.

He layered the ensemble with a long, structured black jacket and wore a clean black shirt and sleek black straight-fitting trousers, as seen in multiple Instagram paparazzi videos.

He carried a bright green bag that contrasted with his all-black ensemble, adding a splash of colour. Karan nailed the airport fashion game, balancing comfort and luxury with dark sunglasses to complete the ensemble.

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Karan is headed to Cannes to present Homebound, a film that has been officially selected to be showcased under the prestigious "Un Certain Regard" section of the festival. Homebound, which was directed by the well-known Neeraj Ghaywan, stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa.

The film's selection represents yet another important turning point for Indian cinema on the international scene, and Karan's attendance at the festival highlights his ongoing impact on promoting Indian narrative abroad.

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Ahead of his departure, Karan took to Instagram to share a series of images celebrating this achievement. The post with a series of photos began with a glimpse of the official Cannes 2025 selection slate for Homebound, followed by several behind-the-scenes photos from the film's production. The images gave fans a sneak peek into the creative process and the emotional depth of the film, creating buzz and anticipation ahead of its screening.

Adding to the excitement, the film’s lead actors Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter are also expected to walk the red carpet at Cannes this year. Their attendance alongside Karan Johar will be a moment of pride for Indian cinema, as they represent a new generation of talent being recognized on a global platform.

Entertainment desk
first published: May 18, 2025 09:14 am

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