Janhvi Kapoor's hidden mehendi detail for Shikhar Pahariya goes viral
Mumbai, July 9
Actor Janhvi Kapoor grabbed attention at her sister Anshula Kapoor's wedding reception, not just for her elegant Manish Malhotra outfit but also for a small detail in her mehendi that quickly went viral on social media.
Janhvi shared a series of pictures from the celebrations on Instagram on July 8. While fans admired her traditional look, many noticed that her mehendi had the name "Shikhu", the nickname of her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya, written in Hindi.
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Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya have been linked for several years. Reports suggest the two started dating in 2016 before reportedly parting ways after Janhvi made her Bollywood debut in 2018.
Rumours of their relationship began again in 2023 after they were spotted together on several occasions. Since then, they have often been seen attending public events, visiting temples and spending time together, further adding to speculation about their relationship.
On the work front, Janhvi was recently seen in 'Peddi.' The film sparked debate after a section of viewers criticised the portrayal of her character as being "hypersexualised." Following the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and made changes to the film.
Meanwhile, producer Boney Kapoor's daughter Anshula Kapoor married her longtime boyfriend Rohan Thakkar on Monday. The couple got engaged in July 2025 after Rohan proposed during a romantic getaway. They had shared the happy news with fans by posting pictures from the special moment.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I just don't get the hype. Why is every tiny detail of their personal lives made into a viral story? They're just two people. Let them live without all this public scrutiny. 🤷♂️
Ah, the classic mehendi name game! Indian weddings have such beautiful traditions. Janhvi looked absolutely stunning in that Manish Malhotra outfit, and the mehendi detail just adds to the charm. ❤️
Meanwhile, Anshula's wedding seems low-key and sweet. But Janhvi and Shikhar make such a lovely pair, though. Hope it's true and they are happy together. 🙏
Honestly, I'm more curious about 'Peddi' and that controversy. Why do we always have to hypersexualise actresses? Glad the director apologised and made changes. That's real accountability. This mehendi thing is just fluff!
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