The recent Cannes Film Festival appearance of Janhvi Kapoor, along with her "Homebound" co-stars Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter, has sparked a social media storm. Several viral video clips from interviews and red carpet events have led to accusations of "rude" and "disrespectful" behavior from Kapoor and Jethwa towards Khatter, igniting a debate among netizens about celebrity interactions and perceived awkward dynamics.

The controversy primarily stems from two video clips. One shows Kapoor and Jethwa seemingly engaged in a private conversation during an interview while Khatter is answering a question. This led to viewers on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit to criticize the pair for being discourteous to Khatter. Comments ranged from calling their behavior "rude" and "disrespectful" to suggesting that Khatter should "run" from the situation. Another clip circulating online appears to show Kapoor seemingly ignoring an attempt by Khatter to assist her, further fueling speculation about strained relationships between the "Dhadak" co-stars, who were once rumored to be in a romantic relationship.

Some observers suggest that the perceived awkwardness could be due to the actors' past romantic involvement and alleged "messy breakup." Others point to the possibility of Kapoor intentionally trying to "steal the limelight" from her co-stars. Some comments suggest that Kapoor's actions are a way to overhype her role in "Homebound," despite having a relatively smaller part compared to Khatter and Jethwa.

Adding fuel to the fire, some social media users are drawing comparisons between Kapoor's behavior towards Khatter, whom they view as an "outsider," and how she might treat a senior actor or another star kid. Some are alleging a pattern of "weird behavior" from Kapoor towards co-stars who are not from established Bollywood families.

Amidst the criticism, some have defended Kapoor, suggesting that the situation is being blown out of proportion and that reading into celebrity interactions can be misleading. Despite the social media buzz surrounding their interactions, "Homebound" has garnered significant acclaim at Cannes, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation. The film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, explores themes of class, caste, and religion through the story of two childhood friends aspiring to join the police force.