Aishwarya Rai Returns to Cannes in Style

Miss World 1994 pageant Aishwarya Rai, last seen in Ponniyin Selvan as Nandini, turned heads at Cannes 2025. She hasn’t done any films in the last two years, but her appearance this time made a strong impression. Dressed in a white saree with a gold border, she looked simple yet striking. What stood out most was the bold red sindoor, which many feel is her way of shutting down divorce rumours and showing that she and Abhishek Bachchan are still together.

Her Cannes journey began in 2002 when she attended the premiere of Devdas with Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She wore a golden-yellow Neeta Lulla saree and made a lasting impact. In 2003, she became the first Indian actress to be part of the Cannes jury.

Now, in 2025, this is her 22nd appearance at the festival. Even without recent film releases, her presence on the red carpet continues to draw attention. She doesn’t need much to stand out.

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