The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most important and prestigious film festivals in the world. Cinema of all genres and languages is previewed at the festival, and the best ones are awarded with accolades. Celebrities from around the world are invited to represent their countries and their cinema. India’s legendary Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, is a constant attendee at the Cannes Film Festival and has represented the country on the global stage. She has played an important role in bringing Indian cinema and aesthetics to the global spotlight.
Year after year, Rai has been the iconic ambassador of India to Cannes. She has showcased her cinematic abilities as well as her fashion sense on the red carpet. The actress has carried herself with glamour, confidence and grace that has captured the world’s attention. Meanwhile, her fashion choices have made headlines and sparked conversations among fashion mongers. So let’s have a look at the most iconic Cannes looks of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan mesmerised the world with her Cannes debut in 2002
Entering the Indian film industry after capturing public attention as a pageant queen, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan swiftly rose to stardom with her impressive performances and beauty. Many of her films also received international acclaim, such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed, Devdas. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit, this film received global recognition as well. The popularity of the film and the actors, opened up the gates of the Cannes Film Festival 2002 for the filmmaker. The director was invited alongside Shah Rukh and Aishwarya, who played the main leads, ‘Devdas’ and ‘Paro’.
After mesmerising everyone with her role in Devdas, the actress enchanted everyone with her red-carpet look at the film festival. In her debut at Cannes 2002, the actress wore a saree accompanied by traditional golden jewellery. She blended beauty and culture with her yellow and golden look. The outfit, make-up, and beauty of Aishwarya could be classified as royal and sophisticated. She had already been ruling over the Indian audience since her victory as Miss World, but after this appearance, she captured hearts worldwide.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stole hearts with her white gown at the Cannes 2004
At the Cannes Film Festival in 2003, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made history as the first-ever Indian to serve as a jury. So, the next year, all eyes were on her as an important attendee, awaited by thousands of paparazzi on the red carpet. The actress did not disappoint with her outfit. Wearing a silver cut-out gown by designer, Neeta Lulla, Aishwarya stunned everyone with her bold and glamorous look. It was a fresh look on the Bollywood actress and unlike anything she had worn before, marking it an unforgettable red carpet ensemble.
Rai made many headlines with this gown, and the dress itself became an iconic piece of clothing. Many fashionistas have been inspired by it to create something similar. But what makes the gown truly unique is the elegance with which Aishwarya Rai carried it. The dress in itself is beautiful, but the actress’ beauty and confidence added more charm to it.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a Gucci black gown at the Cannes 2005
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a black gown with a sheer bodice and intricate lace work to the Cannes Film Festival 2005. The look was accompanied by dangling earrings and a bracelet, while her hair was styled with simple loose waves. It was her 4th time attending the festival, and the anticipation was high for her getup. The actress’ definitely made a bold fashion statement with the black Gucci gown. Though people had some criticism over the neckline of her dress, the black gown made a bold statement on the red carpet.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the red carpet of Cannes 2014 in a golden corset gown
After more than a decade of attending the Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a glamorous entry with her strapless golden gown in 2014. The Robert Cavalli gown consisted of a bejewelled corset as the bodice and a long train. The look was completed by a bold red lipstick that complemented the golden gown pretty well. This same year the actress also hosted a star-studded gala for the Foundation of AIDS Research.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked as pretty as Cinderella in Cannes 2017
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s beauty has oftentimes been called royal. At the Cannes Film Festival 2017, the actress proved this claim by turning into a real-life princess with her beautiful ice-blue gown. The Michael Cinco gown was made of layers of tulle fabric and covered with delicate and intricate patterns. The colour and design of the gown, along with Rai’s beauty, turned her into a modern-day Cinderella. Out of all the looks the actress has sported, this blue gown look has remained a fan favourite.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked stunning in a red gown at Cannes 2017
During the same year, at the Cannes Film Festival 2017, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made another stunning appearance. This time she was dressed in a ruffled red gown. The look was completed with a bold dark red lipstick that matched her gown. After a few years of hit-and-miss at the Cannes Film Festival with her fashion choices, Rai was back in the game again to stun everyone with her style.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore a butterfly-inspired gown at Cannes 2018
For the Cannes Film Festival 2018, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned towards designer, Michael Cinco again for a gown. The Dubai-based designer had already worked his magic and made the Cinderella-inspired gown for the actress in 2017. This time, the dress took inspiration from butterflies. The dress was a combination of violet, blue, and shades of purple, mixed with some red threadwork. The dress had a long cape which trailed behind the actress, displaying the intricate use of colours and needlework. The actress chose to wear simple earrings with the dress and no statement jewellery, since the gown in itself made quite a fashion statement.
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