Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Purple Lip Colour to Aditi Rao Hydari’s Sindoor Look: 5 Times Bollywood made Headlines at Cannes

Bollywood never asked for attention at Cannes, it simply took it! With signature off-beat looks and those that highlighted Indian culture at the global stage, leading ladies from the tinsel town knew how to make fashion statements at Cannes, and they simply aced it! Here’s looking at 5 times Bollywood made headlines at Cannes!

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: In 2016, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan broke the internet with her daring look at Cannes. The iconic star became a viral sensation for sporting purple lip colour, emerging as a surprise shocker from the beauty queen who has always made appearances in red lips – a safer choice!

Deepika Padukone: In 2019, Deepika Padukone turned heads at Cannes by donning a Giambattista Valli tulle gown, featuring a long train. The bonafide fashion icon paired her look with a rose gold floral headwrap from Emily-London, Stuart Weitzman sandals, and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Aditi Rao Hydari: At the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Aditi Rao Hydari stunned in a fiery red saree by Raw Mango, featuring a thin blue border. The actor paired it with a sleeveless red blouse, a statement necklace and a pair of earrings. The highlight of the look was the red bindi and the sindoor that brought a wave of elegance and cultural pride to the French Riviera.

Alia Bhatt: Last year at Cannes, Alia Bhatt made a solid fashion statement in Gucci’s first-ever saree, embellished with glistening Swarovski crystals and finely stitched with the brand’s recognisable GG monogram. The actress stole the show by accessorising her look with simple pieces and complementing her elegant look with soft, waved hairstyle.

Nitanshi Goel: Laapataa Ladies actress Nitanshi Goel made a stunning debut at Cannes 2025 in a mini dress by Papa Don’t Preach. What made the look memorable was her custom-made hair accessory featuring miniature photo frames of legendary Bollywood actresses such as Madhubala, Nargis, Meena Kumari, Nutan, Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh, Vyjayanthimala, Hema Malini, Rekha and Sridevi.

Whether western or ethnic, these Bollywood ladies have left hearts fluttering with their iconic pieces at Cannes!