Aishwarya Rai Bachchan captivated fans with a behind-the-scenes look at her Cannes 2025 appearance. She donned a stunning white Manish Malhotra saree and a 500-carat ruby necklace. The video, set to “Tere Bina,” showcased the saree's craftsmanship and designer's vision. For her second appearance, Aishwarya stunned in a dramatic black-and-white Gaurav Gupta creation, exuding old Hollywood glamour.
After Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has now treated fans to a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her much-talked-about Cannes 2025 appearance. Dressed in a stunning white Manish Malhotra saree, the Guru star is seen posing with the designer and her glam team moments before stepping onto the red carpet.Elegance in Ivory: A Tribute to Indian HandloomIn the video, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns in her intricately designed white saree, elevated by a jaw-dropping 500-carat ruby necklace. Set against the breathtaking French Riviera, the clip also captures Manish Malhotra sketching and conceptualising the look, offering glimpses of artisans meticulously handweaving the saree—showcasing true couture craftsmanship.
‘Tere Bina’ and Sindoor Spark NostalgiaAishwarya Rai Bachchan shared the behind-the-scenes video set to the romantic track “Tere Bina” from Guru, the film where Abhishek Bachchan proposed to her.
The sentimental touch didn’t go unnoticed, especially as Aishwarya made headlines at Cannes for her striking sindoor look—rekindling memories of their love story.Earlier, designer Manish Malhotra had taken to Instagram to share details of Aishwarya’s Cannes outfit. She wrote, “At the 78th Cannes Film Festival (@festivaldecannes), the undisputed icon of the Cannes red carpet, the beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb), makes a striking return in a visual statement that honours Indian handloom—a meditation in ivory, rose gold, and silver: a handwoven Kadwa ivory Banarasi handloom #mymmsaree.
The Kadwa brocade technique stands as a true testament to the unmatched skill of Indian weavers. Originating from the famed looms of Varanasi, this intricate method involves crafting each motif separately, often using multiple shuttles and supplementary threads.”Old Hollywood Glamour in Gaurav Gupta
For her second red carpet appearance at Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads in a dramatic black-and-white creation by Gaurav Gupta. Exuding old Hollywood glamour, she brought elegance and drama to the iconic steps, leaving fans and fashion watchers in awe once again.