Janhvi Kapoor attended the wedding reception of her sister Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar in Mumbai, where her elegant Manish Malhotra outfit drew plenty of attention. While many fans admired her traditional look, it was a small detail in her mehendi that became one of the biggest talking points on social media. Several users noticed that the actress had included a special tribute to her rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, in her henna design.
After the celebrations, Janhvi shared a series of pictures from the reception on Instagram, giving fans a closer look at her outfit, jewellery and mehendi. One detail that stood out was the name “Shikhu,” Shikhar Pahariya’s nickname, written in Hindi as part of her henna design. The mehendi featured a simple, elegant and minimal pattern, with the hidden name blending naturally into the artwork. Soon after the pictures were shared, fans spotted the detail and began sharing screenshots and reactions across social media, making it one of the most discussed moments from her post.
Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya have been linked for several years. According to reports, the two started dating in 2016. However, they reportedly ended their relationship after Janhvi made her Bollywood debut in 2018. In 2023, rumours of their reunion began after they were seen together on several occasions. Since then, they have often been photographed attending public events, visiting temples and spending time together, leading to continued speculation about their relationship.
Janhvi has also spoken about Shikhar in public on a few occasions and has affectionately referred to him as “Shikhu.” Their frequent appearances together and social media moments have kept fans interested, making them one of the most talked about rumoured couples in Bollywood.
There were also reports claiming that Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya were planning to get married this year. However, the speculation was later dismissed by Janhvi’s father, producer Boney Kapoor, who denied the reports.
On the work front, Janhvi Kapoor was recently seen in Peddi, which sparked discussions after a section of the audience criticised the way her character was portrayed. Director Buchi Babu Sana later apologised to viewers and reportedly made changes to the film.
Janhvi will next appear in Lag Jaa Gale, alongside Tiger Shroff and Lakshya. The film is scheduled to release in May next year. She is also reportedly set to star in Raaka, although the makers are yet to announce further details about the project.