Shikhar Pahariya gives a loud shout-out to Janhvi Kapoor as 'Homebound' makes Cannes debut: 'Proud is an understatement'

The film 'Homebound', starring Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa, has gained significant attention after being selected for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. While many celebrities, such as Arjun Kapoor, have praised the film, a notable highlight was the special wish extended by Janhvi Kapoor's boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya.
Reaction from Celebrities
Shikhar took to Instagram to express his pride, writing, "She put her soul on screen, and now it’s headed to Cannes. Proud is an understatement. @janhvikapoor (red heart emoji)." Khushi Kapoor burst into cheers with a loud "WOOHOOOOOOO." Meanwhile, Arjun Kapoor congratulated the team, saying, "Congratulations to the team on this fantastic achievement !!!".

About the Film
'Homebound' has been selected for the Un Certain Regard category. The film is the brainchild of Neeraj Ghaywan, who wrote and directed it. It was produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier serving as co-producers.
Janhvi Kapoor's Reaction
Earlier, Janhvi recently shared a post filled with joy and excitement. In her caption, she wrote, “A moment where Indian cinema takes over the world. We are honored to announce that #Homebound makes its way to the official selection at the 78th edition of the Festival De Cannes in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category. Our hearts are full and we can’t wait to show you all this journey on the big screens!".
Neeraj Ghaywan's Cannes History
Neeraj Ghaywan first appeared at Cannes with 'Masaan' in 2015, winning two major awards. He returns with 'Homebound', which reunites Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter after 'Dhadak'. The film also stars Vishal Jethwa, known for 'Salaam Venky' and 'IB71'.