The Cannes Film Festival, held annually in Cannes, France, is one of the most prestigious international film festivals. Over the years, several Bollywood divas have made iconic appearances at the festival. The countdown to the 76th Cannes Film Festival has already begun; here are a few notable Bollywood stars who have appeared at the festival:
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan:
Aishwarya Rai, a Cannes regular since 2002, has a special bond with May, marking her annual sashay down one of the world's most anticipated red carpets. For the Festival de Cannes, she has been dressed by some of the most popular designers of all time, including Sabyasachi, Michael Cinco, and Elie Saab, as well as Roberto Cavalli and others. Her fashion journey has captivated everyone's attention, from conversation-starting lilac and purple lip colours to frosty Disney princess gowns.
Here are our picks for the best looks from Cannes:
Deepika Padukone:
Deepika Padukone was named to the Cannes Film Festival's eight-member jury last year. In a fitting saree moment, Deepika made her debut as an esteemed jury member, combining her Indian heritage with a Western flair for the global stage.
Though Deepika Padukone has previously appeared on the Cannes red carpet, her fans will remember this moment because she walked the red carpet as a jury member. And she did not disappoint by selecting Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, with whom she has before collaborated. If Sabyasachi and Deepika know how to do one thing well, it's create an attention-grabbing look.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja:
For many years, Sonam Kapoor has had an undeniable reputation as a fashionista. From airports to red carpets, the actress has always shown off her impeccable fashion sense. When it comes to red carpet looks, few Bollywood stars can compete with Sonam Kapoor, and this is not an exaggeration. Her ensembles have transformed her into something out of a fairytale every year since she has walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas:
Priyanka Chopra made her Cannes Film Festival debut in 2019, accompanied by her husband, Nick Jonas, just a few months after her wedding. The couple turned heads as they arrived together for the first time on the red carpet of the Festival de Cannes, looking like they were about to tie the knot. While Priyanka wore a stunning bridal gown by Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika, Nick complemented her in a white Berluti suit. The gown would have been a stunning choice for Priyanka's wedding, but the fairytale-like silhouette worked equally well on the red carpet.
Kangana Ranaut:
Kangana Ranaut served stunning and bold looks at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018 and 2019. She made her red carpet debut in 2018 and looked stunning. Kangana carried off each of her red carpet-looks with panache, and she was one of the most stylish stars at the film festival. While the actress did not appear last year, we hope she will do so in the near future.
Huma Qureshi:
Huma Qureshi made her Cannes debut in 2018 and has since made notable appearances at the festival. She has been applauded for her fashion choices and has represented Indian cinema with grace.
With back-to-back glamorous appearances at the Cannes International Film Festival 2019, Huma Qureshi took the French Riviera on a fashionable ride. Huma upped the fashion ante for her fifth appearance at the Festival de Cannes by bringing drama and glimmer to the red carpet.
These are just a few Bollywood stars who have made memorable appearances at the Cannes Film Festival over the years. Many other Indian actors and filmmakers have also attended the festival, contributing to the global representation of Indian cinema.