Overview

• Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her 22nd Cannes red carpet appearance on May 21, 2025, wearing a custom ivory Banarasi saree by Manish Malhotra.
• Her look featured heirloom jewellery with over 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds, paired with a bold red sindoor, symbolizing tradition and addressing ongoing divorce speculation.
• The actress attended the premiere of Oliver Hermanus’s 'The History of Sound,' continuing her role as a global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris.
• Her appearance has been widely praised by global media and social platforms, with many hailing her as the 'Queen of Cannes' for blending cultural tradition with contemporary elegance.
• Cannes 2025 also highlights significant Indian representation, with contributions from filmmaker Payal Kapadia on the main jury and screenings of works by Satyajit Ray and Neeraj Ghaywan.