Cannes Film Festival 2025: Janhvi Kapoor is beyond gorgeous in an Anamika Khanna gown

Janhvi Kapoor's debut at Cannes is the topic of discussion in fashion circles all across social media. She ditched her quintessentially chic red carpet aesthetic for a silhouette that wasn't just chic but was intended to be memorable too. Her custom Tarun Tahiliani crushed tissue lehenga achieved everything she was going for. Of course, it set the foundation for what she was at the Cannes for; the premiere of her film, Homebound, opposite Ishaan Khatter. Against the stunning blue shades of the French Riviera, Janhvi Kapoor emerged in a custom Anamika Khanna creation that best describes her style; unique with a perennial taste of going against the tide. 

Styled by Rhea Kapoor for this significant moment in her career, Janhvi Kapoor's gown blended unique traditional and modern fashion sensibilities. This red carpet appearance cemented her status as a true Bollywood force of fashion who found the opportunity to bring Indian culture to the world in sync with international tastes. The gown features a bodice with traditional motifs that extends to a drop-waist flowing skirt in a contrasting jade hue, but that's not where the real magic really lies.

Upon turning around, Janhvi reveals the backless design that serves as the perfect canvas for her long drop back necklace. This trend is sure to become a hot favourite for the season ahead. The jewels are a mix of rchival traditional Indian jewels mixed with custom jade and jadao creations by Golecha’s Jewels, Réja Gems, Madhulika Shaktawat, and AURUS jewels, as is evident in the earrings, and the stack of chunky bangles. 

In case Janhvi Kapoor hasn't already showcased her mastery in balancing minimal and maximal, she proves it with her choice of hair and makeup. Her hair was styled in a sleek, pulled-up top bun. The makeup with was kept minimal with a focus on glowing skin with bronzed highlights, a sleek eyeliner and coral lips to rival golden hour at any given hour of the day. 

If the Cannes red carpet was the perfect place to raise the glam quotient for the world to see, Janhvi Kapoor just elevated it to an all-new level.