Janhvi Kapoor's sweet nod to boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya in her mehendi. See pic
Actor Janhvi Kapoor's elegant look at sister Anshula Kapoor's wedding reception came with a hidden surprise. Fans noticed boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya's nickname, "Shikhu", etched into her mehendi, sparking buzz online.

Actor Janhvi Kapoor turned heads at sister Anshula Kapoor’s wedding reception with her elegant Manish Malhotra outfit, but it was a subtle detail in her mehendi that caught the internet’s attention. The actor’s henna featured a heartfelt tribute to her rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, with his nickname "Shikhu" written in Hindi.
Janhvi shared a series of photos from the celebrations on Instagram on July 8, giving fans a closer look at her intricate yet minimal mehendi design. Eagle-eyed social media users noticed that the henna included "Shikhu" written in Hindi, making it one of the most talked-about details from the reception.
Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya have been linked for several years. Reports suggest the two began dating in 2016 before reportedly parting ways after Janhvi made her Bollywood debut in 2018.
Speculation about their reunion resurfaced in 2023 after they were seen together on multiple occasions. Since then, the two have frequently been seen attending public events, visiting temples and spending time together, adding fuel to dating rumours.
Janhvi has also dropped hints about their relationship during public appearances, affectionately referring to Shikhar as "Shikhu." Their outings and social media moments have continued to keep fans invested in their rumoured romance.
Earlier this year, reports claimed that Janhvi and Shikhar were planning to get married. However, the speculation was dismissed by Janhvi’s father, producer Boney Kapoor.
On the work front, Janhvi was recently seen in Peddi, which sparked debate after a section of viewers criticised the portrayal of her character as hypersexualised. Following the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and made changes to the film.
The actor will next be seen in Lag Jaa Gale, co-starring Tiger Shroff and Lakshya. The film is slated for release in May next year.
Actor Janhvi Kapoor turned heads at sister Anshula Kapoor’s wedding reception with her elegant Manish Malhotra outfit, but it was a subtle detail in her mehendi that caught the internet’s attention. The actor’s henna featured a heartfelt tribute to her rumoured boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, with his nickname "Shikhu" written in Hindi.
Janhvi shared a series of photos from the celebrations on Instagram on July 8, giving fans a closer look at her intricate yet minimal mehendi design. Eagle-eyed social media users noticed that the henna included "Shikhu" written in Hindi, making it one of the most talked-about details from the reception.
Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya have been linked for several years. Reports suggest the two began dating in 2016 before reportedly parting ways after Janhvi made her Bollywood debut in 2018.
Speculation about their reunion resurfaced in 2023 after they were seen together on multiple occasions. Since then, the two have frequently been seen attending public events, visiting temples and spending time together, adding fuel to dating rumours.
Janhvi has also dropped hints about their relationship during public appearances, affectionately referring to Shikhar as "Shikhu." Their outings and social media moments have continued to keep fans invested in their rumoured romance.
Earlier this year, reports claimed that Janhvi and Shikhar were planning to get married. However, the speculation was dismissed by Janhvi’s father, producer Boney Kapoor.
On the work front, Janhvi was recently seen in Peddi, which sparked debate after a section of viewers criticised the portrayal of her character as hypersexualised. Following the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and made changes to the film.
The actor will next be seen in Lag Jaa Gale, co-starring Tiger Shroff and Lakshya. The film is slated for release in May next year.