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In Homebound's premiere in Mumbai, Janhvi Kapoor paid her tribute to her late mother Sridevi.

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She wore a royal blue and black saree with gold embroidery, once donned by Sridevi.

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This saree was worn by Sridevi during the reception held after the marriage of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in 2017.

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Immediately, the choice of the saree took a nostalgic tone for fans and film buffs.

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The premiere was of great significance since Homebound was declared to be India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars.

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The saree was the creation of celebrity couturier Manish Malhotra, who was also very close to Sridevi.

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Sridevi had at one point stated that the saree was among her very favorites.

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Janhvi accessorized the saree differently, adding her own tweak while paying homage to her mother.

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The accessories were quite minimalistic, leaving much of its work to the saree.

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Her hair was in a simple bun, showcasing that elegance and grace.

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It was a gesture which expressed, more than fashion, Janhvi's emotional bonds with her mother.

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Fans and celebrities praised her for adding a very personal sentiment into timeless style.

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Many comparisons were made among Janhvi's appearance and Sridevi's iconic one in the same saree by people on social media.