Janhvi Kapoor has once again given fans a glimpse into her love story with boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya—this time through a heartfelt detail hidden in her mehendi.
The actress attended her sister Anshula Kapoor’s wedding reception in a stunning ivory silk saree by designer Manish Malhotra. While her elegant look grabbed everyone’s attention, it was her delicate mehendi that became the real talking point. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Janhvi had Shikhar’s nickname, “Shikhu,” written in Hindi as part of the intricate design on her hand.
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Janhvi later shared pictures from the celebration on Instagram, and fans quickly flooded the comments section after spotting the romantic tribute. The subtle gesture has once again sparked conversations about the couple’s relationship, which they have never officially confirmed but have often acknowledged through sweet public gestures.
This isn’t the first time Janhvi has expressed her affection for Shikhar through her fashion choices. In 2024, she wore a custom necklace with the name “Shiku” during the screening of her father Boney Kapoor’s film Maidaan. She also accidentally hinted at their relationship during an episode of Koffee With Karan, where Shikhar’s name appeared among her speed-dial contacts.
Janhvi and Shikhar have reportedly known each other since their teenage years. Dating rumours first surfaced in 2016, but the two were said to have parted ways before Janhvi made her Bollywood debut with Dhadak in 2018. Over the past few years, however, they have been spotted together at several events, vacations, temple visits, and family celebrations, fuelling speculation that they rekindled their romance.
Shikhar Pahariya comes from a well-known political and business family. He is the grandson of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and has built his own career as an entrepreneur and investor. Educated in Global Financial Management from Regent’s University London, he has co-founded ventures in gaming and infrastructure development.
On the professional front, Janhvi Kapoor was last seen opposite Ram Charan in Peddi. She will next be seen in Dharma Productions’ Lag Ja Gale. While fans are excited about her upcoming projects, it was her heartfelt mehendi tribute to Shikhar that stole the spotlight at Anshula Kapoor’s wedding celebrations, leaving social media swooning over the couple’s understated romance.
