Janhvi Kapoor gets emotional at Cannes, pays tribute to Sridevi: ‘Feels weird…'
Marking her red carpet debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival,
Janhvi Kapoor
found herself overwhelmed with emotion as she remembered her late mother, legendary actress
Sridevi
. In a candid 'Get Ready with Me' segment for Vogue India, Janhvi opened up about the personal significance Cannes holds for her family.
She revealed that the French Riviera was Sridevi's favourite vacation destination, and they had spent several consecutive summers there together.
Janhvi Remembers Sridevi at Cannes
"You know this place was my mom's favourite place to come to for a holiday. We spent 3–4 consecutive summers here,' Janhvi shared. Recalling the special moments, she added, 'Every time mom was being awarded or one of her movies was premiering — like English Vinglish at the Toronto Film Festival — we would all be there together as a family.
We celebrated all her big life moments.'
'It Feels Weird Coming Back Without Her'
Now accompanied by her father
Boney Kapoor
and sister
Khushi Kapoor
, Janhvi confessed that returning to Cannes without Sridevi feels strange and emotional. 'She always took me to her big moments. I miss her a lot,' Janhvi said. The actress has previously spoken about how Sridevi played an integral role in shaping her journey in cinema, and being at Cannes without her felt like something was missing.
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Despite the glitz of the event, Janhvi's emotional connection to her mother was deeply felt and appreciated by fans across social media, with many praising her for keeping Sridevi's legacy alive.
A Tribute Through Style
Janhvi honoured her mother not just through words but also with her appearance. For her Cannes red carpet debut on May 20, she wore a stunning rose-coloured creation by designer Tarun Tahiliani. The ethereal outfit featured a delicate veil that covered her low bun, reminiscent of old-world elegance. Pearl jewellery added a touch of timeless grace — a subtle, heartfelt tribute to Sridevi's classic beauty and poise.
Meanwhile the Janhvi Kapoor starrer 'Homebound' received a 9-minute standing ovation.
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