Janhvi Kapoor returned to Mumbai after a New Year vacation with Shikhar Pahariya, opting for a low-key airport arrival. She was seen in a casual outfit, avoiding paparazzi. Kapoor's film 'Homebound,' directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, has been nominated for the 98th Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category. She also received the Actor of the Year (Female) award at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 for 'Homebound'.