Bollywood celebrities shine in fashion at the Cannes Film Festival

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been the face of true Indian beauty internationally for decades. Going back to her roots, the former Miss World decided to walk the Cannes red carpet this year as a perfect Indian married woman in sari and sindoor.

The Guru actress wore a classic ivory handloom sari with golden embellishment, which she paired with a matching full sleeves blouse, and a drape style dupatta.

She matched the sari with a red choker, ruby neckpiece and matching earrings. We could also see a complimentary ring on her hand as she waved at the cameras on the red carpet.

Bachchan was seen wearing a dark lipstick with a red tint, along with some light blush, eyeshadow, and a thick eyeliner. Aishwarya kept her hair open, with a thick layer of sindoor in the parting.

With her latest appearances, Bachchan paid tribute to her Indian roots. Some online users also commented that her sindoor was a tribute to India's 'Operation Sindoor'.

She made her 22nd appearance at the film festival as the global ambassador for Loreal Paris. Bachchan made her Cannes debut in 2002 when Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit, premiered there.

While she has received a lot of praise for some of her looks at the event, in the last few years, she has also been subjected to a lot of criticism for her choice of attire.

The Cannes Film Festival is the most prestigious film festival in the world and will run until Saturday. 

"Dream come true" for Neha

Marathi and Hindi film and TV industry's renowned actress Nehha Pendse made her debut at the festival. 

The actress, who gained widespread recognition with her roles in TV shows like May I Come In Madam? and Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai, said: "In all honesty, Cannes Red carpet expects personality with fashion. The key is not to lose self in the sea of fashion. Indeed it was a dream come true moment. It’s a plethora of the best of cinema and fashion coming together. It's overwhelming.”

The 40-year-old actress started her career as a child artist in the horror show Captain House in 1995, when she was 10 years old. She rose to prominence through notable roles in Hindi TV shows like Padosan and Hasratein.

Sharing moments 

Saba Ali Khan shared moments with her mother, the legendary Sharmila Tagore, and iconic actress Simi Garewal after the screening of their 1970 classic film Aranyer Din Ratri, by Satyajit Ray.

Khan, the eldest daughter of Tagore, took to Instagram to share a heartwarming series of moments from the evening, and wrote: "A little more.... of moments standing ovation. A beautiful celebration of life. Team that made it all possible. Congratulations!”

Ruchi Gujjar pays tribute to PM Modi

Actress Ruchi Gujjar made a striking statement at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 by wearing a necklace featuring India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Her bold accessory choice on the red carpet celebrated Indian pride and showcased her admiration for Modi’s leadership.

Speaking about paying tribute to Modi, she shared: “The necklace is more than jewelry. It’s a symbol of strength, vision, and India’s rise on the world stage. By wearing it at Cannes, I wanted to honour our prime minister, whose leadership has taken India to new heights.”

The necklace, featuring traditional Rajasthani motifs and inspired by Modi’s distinctive style, brought a deep cultural and emotional significance to her red-carpet ensemble.

Gujjar wore a gold lehenga crafted by Roopa Sharmaa, which sparkled with intricate mirror work. 

Jacqueline enjoys the 'serenity' 

Jacqueline Fernandez shared a few stunning photos, beautifully capturing her tranquil moments and showcasing the peaceful side of the prestigious festival.

In the images, she is seen striking poses against the breathtaking backdrop of a beautiful sea landscape, wearing an elegant backless gown.

She wrote: “Serenity in the magic air of Cannes @redseafilm ‘Women in Cinema.”

Fernandez, who skipped the opening ceremony’s red carpet, made a stylish entrance on day three at the French Riviera to represent Indian cinema. She was one of six women worldwide recognised by the Red Sea Film Festival’s new initiative, alongside Sarah Taibah, Elham Ali, Amina Khalil, Engfa Waraha, Gaya Jiji, and Rungano Nyoni.

Mouni goes dramatic 

Mouni Roy turned heads with her glamorous appearance in a striking black ensemble.

Marking her second appearance at Cannes, Mouni wore a Caroline Couture ensemble paired with Chopard jewels.

She captioned her post on social media: “A special night in Cannes with @chopard @chopardbycaroline #carolinescouture x. Glam by @diorbeauty.”

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