Aishwarya stuns in regal Indian look, flaunts sindoor at Cannes

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a stalwart of the Cannes Film Festival since her debut in 2002, graced the red carpet for the 22nd time in 2025. Arriving with her daughter, Aaradhya, she continued her tradition of sharing this global platform with her family.This year, Aishwarya turned heads in a stunning ivory and gold traditional outfit paired with statement jewelry that exuded royal elegance. What truly captured attention was the deep red sindoor in her hair parting—an iconic symbol of Indian tradition—proudly worn like a crown. Her rich maroon lipstick, intricately layered necklaces, and flowing hair completed the look, blending grace with grandeur.

The outfit, adorned with elaborate embroidery and paired with a cape-style dupatta, paid homage to her Indian roots while asserting her place as a global fashion icon.

Aishwarya once again proved that she doesn't follow trends—she sets them.Her appearance is already being hailed as one of the most memorable of Cannes 2025, reinforcing her legacy not just as a Bollywood legend, but as a timeless style queen on the international stage.

Recently, a video of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan dancing at a wedding in Mumbai sparked speculation that she might skip the Cannes Film Festival this year. However, her arrival in Nice has put all those rumours to rest.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to feature a strong Indian presence. Acclaimed writer-director Payal Kapadia joins the prestigious main competition jury this year. Bollywood legends Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal graced the festival for the world premiere of the newly restored version of Satyajit Ray’s 1970 classic Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest). Filmmakers Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan are also in attendance to present their film Homebound, with Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter set to walk the red carpet for the screening.