The glittering red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival is no stranger to rumors, drama, and high-profile interactions—or the lack thereof. This year, what caught everyone’s attention wasn’t just the designer gowns or cinematic showcases, but a brief, seemingly awkward moment that quickly sparked speculation: did actress Janhvi Kapoor deliberately ignore fellow actors Ishaan Khatter and Isha Talwar during the festival?
Social media was abuzz as a short clip began circulating, showing Janhvi walking past Ishaan and Isha without acknowledging them. Fans and followers of the stars immediately began drawing conclusions, with many assuming that there may be lingering tension between the actors—especially considering Janhvi and Ishaan’s rumored past relationship and their previous co-starring in Dhadak.
However, actor Vishal Jethwa, who was also present at Cannes and is known to be close to all three, has now come forward to clarify the situation. In an exclusive interaction with the media, Jethwa expressed disappointment at how quickly assumptions were made without context.
“There was no snubbing,” Vishal asserted. “People are quick to judge what they see in a ten-second clip without knowing the full story. Janhvi was simply caught in a moment of chaos—there were flashes going off, crowds moving around, and she didn’t even realize Ishaan and Isha were standing just a few feet away.”
He further explained that all three actors did meet later during the evening at an after-party hosted by an international production house. “They spoke, they laughed, and they were completely at ease. If there had been any issue between them, it definitely wasn’t visible then,” Vishal clarified.
Sources close to the actors also emphasized that there’s no bad blood. In fact, Ishaan and Janhvi have maintained a cordial relationship post their collaboration and continue to have mutual respect for one another’s work. As for Isha Talwar, she and Janhvi reportedly met for the first time at Cannes and shared nothing but polite exchanges.
The viral clip, as it turns out, may have simply captured a misleading moment out of context—something not uncommon during high-profile events where celebrities are often overwhelmed by flashing cameras, tight schedules, and constant movement.
Vishal used the opportunity to also highlight how social media can often twist narratives. “It’s unfortunate how narratives are created so quickly, especially when people are trying to enjoy a celebration of cinema,” he said. “Cannes is a place where artists from all over the world come together to support one another, and that’s exactly what was happening here too.”
In the age of instant judgment and viral video snippets, Vishal’s comments serve as a reminder to pause before jumping to conclusions. With this clarification, the air around the incident seems to be clearing, putting to rest the rumors of an intentional snub.
As the festival continues to shine a spotlight on global talent and creativity, it’s perhaps time to focus less on imagined drama and more on the art these stars are there to celebrate.
