The countdown has officially begun for Janhvi Kapoor, who is all set to mark a major career milestone as she steps onto the red carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. With her film Homebound premiering in the prestigious Un Certain Regard category on May 21, excitement around her debut is at an all-time high. But Janhvi, true to her signature style, gave fans a glimpse of her light-hearted preps — and it was as sweet as it gets.
On May 19, Janhvi took to Instagram Stories to post a quirky image from the French Riviera — not of fittings or fittings or makeup chairs, but of pancakes. Yes, you read that right. The actress shared a plate of pancakes with the words "Cannes Ready? T-1 day" elegantly written in chocolate sauce. A little humour, a little sugar, and a whole lot of anticipation — her post quickly caught the attention of fans and media alike.
While the post didn’t reveal much about her red carpet outfit, it did give a peek into her mood: relaxed, excited, and ready to soak it all in.
Homebound, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, marks Janhvi’s first international film festival appearance and is being touted as a deeply moving drama. Ghaywan, who previously wowed Cannes audiences with Masaan a decade ago, returns with this emotionally layered narrative.
The project boasts an enviable crew — it is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with co-production support from Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier. Lending a major global push to the project is Martin Scorsese, who serves as the executive producer.
Janhvi isn’t the only Bollywood name lighting up the French Riviera this year. Homebound co-stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and mentor-figure Karan Johar have already reached Cannes and are sharing glimpses from their festival journey.
Beyond Cannes, Janhvi’s film slate looks bright. She is set to star opposite Sidharth Malhotra in the much-anticipated romantic drama Param Sundari. Additionally, fans will see her reunite with Varun Dhawan for the breezy rom-com Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.
But for now, all eyes are on May 21, as Janhvi Kapoor prepares to walk one of the most iconic red carpets in the world. With grace, grit, and a plate full of pancakes, she seems more than ready for her global spotlight.