The Mumbai premiere of Homebound on Monday night was a star-studded affair, but it was Janhvi Kapoor who captured everyone's attention with a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Sridevi. The actress honored her mother by wearing a saree that once belonged to the legendary actress.

Kapoor chose a blue and black saree with intricate gold embroidery from Sridevi's personal collection for the special screening. The saree was the same one Sridevi wore to Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's wedding reception in December 2017. This emotional gesture resonated deeply with fans, who were touched by Janhvi's way of honoring her mother's memory.

The Homebound premiere was attended by several Bollywood celebrities, including Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Farah Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Vicky Kaushal. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa in leading roles.

Notably, Janhvi Kapoor was seen posing with her boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya's family at the event. Janhvi has known Shikhar since she was about 15 or 16 years old. They are frequently seen together at events, and he also accompanied her to the Cannes Film Festival. His mother, Smruti Shinde, has also shown support for Janhvi.

Homebound has already garnered international acclaim, premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and being selected for the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film tells the story of two childhood friends from a North Indian village whose relationship is tested as they pursue careers as police officers. The movie is based on a New York Times article by Basharat Peer. Karan Johar co-produced the film, with Martin Scorsese serving as executive producer.

The film has been selected as India's official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards. The results to see if Homebound gets an Oscar nomination will be announced on January 22, 2026. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 26, 2025.