Janhvi Kapoor Gives Sweet Nod To Rumoured Boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya; Mehendi Design Features ‘Shikhu’

Janhvi Kapoor gave a subtle nod to her boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, through her unique mehendi design. Anshula Kapoor’s wedding celebrations were filled with glitz and glam, with every prominent name in B-Town attending the events dressed in their desi best. Janhvi was among the many celebrities present, and as Anshula’s sister, along with Khushi Kapoor, she organised a special mehendi event for her. While photos and videos from the celebration have been circulating online, many fans and netizens quickly noticed the ‘Roohi’ actress and her distinctive mehendi design, catching a glimpse of someone’s name. Scroll down to read the full story.

Janhvi Kapoor’s Mehendi Features Rumoured Beau Shikhar Pahariya’s Name

For those unaware, Janhvi Kapoor and industrialist Shikhar Pahariya have been dating for some time now. Although they haven’t publicly spoken about their relationship, the actress has mentioned him on various occasions, including during an episode of ‘Koffee with Karan’ in 2024. Recently, Anshula and many other celebrities who attended her mehendi, chooda, wedding, and reception shared photos online.

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Janhvi also posted several glimpses of the celebrations from her perspective, expressing gratitude to designer Manish Malhotra. In one of the photos, she posed with her hand near her shoulder, revealing her mehendi design. It prominently featured the word “Shikhu”—her nickname for Shikhar Pahariya. Instead of writing his full name, she chose to inscribe his nickname, which she often uses publicly.

About Janhvi-Shikhar

The two have known each other since their teenage years and briefly dated in 2016. After some time apart, they found their way back to each other and rekindled their romance in 2023. Although they’ve never officially confirmed their relationship, they’ve been spotted together at numerous events and outings.

In 2024, during an episode of ‘Koffee with Karan,’ Janhvi inadvertently revealed a detail about their relationship. During a rapid-fire round, she was asked to list her emergency contacts. She named her father and sister, and when asked for the third, she blurted out “Shikhu” before laughing it off, hinting at her closeness with Shikhar.

On the professional front, Janhvi Kapoor is set to star in Raaka. She signed a new project titled Lag Jaa Gale alongside Tiger Shroff and Lakshya.

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