Janhvi Kapoor Says Hanuman Chalisa Helped Calm Her Mind Ahead Of Lakmé Fashion Week 2025

Devara: Part 1 star Janhvi Kapoor, who turned showstopper for fashion designer Rahul Mishra at Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 on Saturday, reveals in a now-viral video how the Hanuman Chalisa helped her prepare mentally ahead of the show.

When asked by the leading European style magazine Grazia if she had a "pre-walk ritual or mantra," Janhvi Kapoor politely shared how listening to the Hanuman Chalisa - a Hindu devotional song or hymn in praise of Hanuman worked for her.

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“I was at my most confident. I think what helped me was listening to the Hanuman Chalisa before I went on—it really put my mind at ease,” revealed the Dhadak actress.  

Looking graceful and elegant in a black Bandhani bodycon gown paired with a long black coat and heels, the actress also confirmed that she plans to make this a part of her ritual in the same viral video. She stated, “I’m going to make that a part of my ritual.”

Fans were left awestruck by her looks and confidence, flooding the comments with praise. One internet user wrote, “She’s not just walking; she’s making a statement!”

Another added, “Fashion meets perfection, and the result is Janhvi on the runway.”  

Highlighting her bold confidence, one user commented, “That confidence, that grace—Janhvi is a whole vibe!”  

While another chimed in, “Elegance, power, and that Kapoor magic—Janhvi slays again!”