Bollywood Stars Steals the Spotlight at Cannes 2025

India totally stole the spotlight at Cannes 2025! From acclaimed legends to rising stars, India made its presence felt in full measure at this prestigious festival!
Cannes Film Festival 2025 marked a milestone for Indian cinema, not only with impactful films but also with show-stopping style moments that lit up the red carpet!
With all eyes on our stars, let’s take a look at the guests who graced this memorable event and their stunning outfits!




Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
For her 22nd appearance at the festival, Aishwarya grabbed attention on the carpet in a stunning custom Manish Malhotra Banarasi sari! The exquisite white-and-gold masterpiece was styled with a ruby necklace and sindoor!



On Day 2, Aishwarya looked absolutely stunning in a custom black velvet Gaurav Gupta dress! She draped a breathtaking Banarasi brocade cape over it, handwoven with exquisite craftsmanship from Varanasi, India!




Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt arrived on the red carpet in an ivory-nude Schiaparelli mermaid gown for her first look! She looked absolutely beautiful, and no one could take their eyes off her!



Alia made a stunning second Cannes appearance, turning heads in a breathtaking navy Giorgio Armani Prive gown from the label’s spring/summer 2025 collection!

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For her third look, Alia graced the carpet in Gucci’s first-ever saree, leaving us swooning with this truly iconic and unforgettable look!




Karan Johar
Karan Johar arrived at the event wearing a sharp, custom-made Manish Malhotra outfit that showed off his stylish and polished look!



For Day 2, Karan Johar arrived in a custom three-piece outfit with beautifully embroidered rose motifs by Rohit Bal. The stunning ensemble took nearly 410 hours to create!




Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor made her Cannes debut in a breathtaking custom-made skirt and corset by Tarun Tahiliani!  Made from real tissue woven in Varanasi, the look was nothing short of spectacular!



For the premiere screening of her movie Homebound, Kapoor arrived wearing a stunning custom Anamika Khanna ensemble! The look featured a gold-embroidered open-back top paired perfectly with a flowing mint green skirt!



Designed by Di Petsa in their iconic wet glamour aesthetic, the saree beautifully blends artistic expression with cultural homage and Janhvi stunned effortlessly in the look!




Ishaan Khatter
For his Cannes debut, Ishaan Khatter made a royal style statement in a regal deep maroon velvet bandh gala set by Gaurav Gupta! The look was elevated with intricate black zardozi embroidery across the chest!



Ishaan Khatter brought retro charm to Day 2 in a vintage-inspired sepia-tone Armani vest look! Styled by Alexander Roth and accessorized with bold Messika jewelry, the outfit was the perfect mix of classic and cool!




Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi lit up the red carpet in a stunning floor-length ombré fitted gown by Rahul Mishra! She completed the look with a dazzling diamond Chopard necklace that complemented the gown’s radiant shimmer!



For her second look, Aditi embraced her Indian heritage with grace! She draped a vibrant red Raw Mango silk saree with a striking cobalt blue border!




Urvashi Rautela
Urvashi made a striking statement at the Cannes opening ceremony in a vibrant, multicoloured gown! With bold makeup choices to match, she truly owned the spotlight, but what stole the show was the eye-catching parrot clutch by Judith Leiber!



Urvashi wore a striking black gown featuring sheer full-length sleeves! A true showstopper on the red carpet!



Urvashi dazzled in a shimmering, cape-style Joli Poli couture ensemble! She completed the show-stopping outfit with a bold Judith Leiber statement bag!




Nitanshi Goel
The 17-year-old Nitanshi Goel made a dazzling Cannes debut in a a gorgeous Jade by Monica and Karishma gown! The sophisticated black strapless gown showed a sculpted bust adorned with delicate gold kasab embroidery.



Nitanshi won hearts by paying tribute to many successful female stars of Bollywood! Her hair was beautifully adorned with pins that featured the faces of some of the industry’s most iconic and celebrated actresses!