Our Bureau
Mumbai
Actor Janhvi Kapoor has set social media abuzz after fans noticed what appeared to be a subtle tribute to her rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, in the intricate mehendi she wore during the wedding celebrations of cousin Anshula Kapoor, highlighting ‘Shikhu’ the nickname of Pahariya.
Photographs shared by Janhvi from the pre-wedding festivities quickly went viral, as Janhvi attended the intimate family celebrations in traditional attire, sharing a series of candid photographs with members of the Kapoor family. Her elegant ethnic ensembles and minimal styling received praise from fans, but it was the symbolic mehendi artwork that became the highlight of the posts, dominating conversations across social media platforms.
The actor and Shikhar Pahariya have frequently been seen together at family gatherings, religious events and public appearances over the past year. Although neither has publicly confirmed their relationship, their repeated appearances together have fuelled speculation about their romance. Fans have often interpreted their interactions and social media exchanges as subtle acknowledgements of their bond.
The wedding festivities of Anshula Kapoor, daughter of producer Boney Kapoor and sister of actor Arjun Kapoor, drew several members of the Kapoor family and close friends from the film industry. Images and videos from the celebrations have continued to trend online, offering glimpses of the family’s close-knit celebrations.
With Janhvi’s latest photographs garnering millions of views, the unique mehendi design has become one of the most talked-about moments from the wedding festivities. While the actor has remained silent on the speculation, fans continue to view the symbolic artwork as a personal nod to Pahariya, adding another chapter to one of Bollywood’s most closely followed rumoured relationships.
