The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious and renowned film festivals in the world. Held every year in Cannes, French Riviera it is organized for the screening of films and to celebrate the art of cinema. Over time Cannes Film Festival has emerged as one of the most prestigious platforms for global filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals to showcase their work and talent.
The Film Festival features films from various genres, like documentaries, short films, feature films, etc. The main event at the Cannes Film Festival is the Palme d'Or, which is the highest prize awarded to the best film of the festival. Other prestigious awards include the Grand Prix, the Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
Indian Talent at Cannes
India has a significant relationship with the Cannes Film Festival. Indian cinema's association with Cannes began back in 1946 when the film "Neecha Nagar" directed by Chetan Anand won the highest prestigious award, Palme d'Or. Over the years, renowned filmmakers of India including Satyajit Ray, Mira Nair, Mrinal Sen, and Shyam Benegal have presented their works on this platform.
The Cannes film festival goes beyond the world of movies and has also become a place to make fashion statements. Iconic Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who is widely popular for her films and acting skills globally began the trend of walking the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. She appeared for the first time in 2002 creating a significant impact and grabbing global attention for Indian Cinema. Aishwarya walked off the red carpet for the screening of her film "Devdas", directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
What began with Aishwarya’s appearance in 2002 has transformed into a juggernaut for Indian talent. The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival which was held from May 16 to 27, 2023 saw a host of Indian actors, influencers, and celebrities appear on the red carpet.
Here’s looking at look at 8 Indian divas who made the most talked about appearance on the Cannes 2023 Red Carpet.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
A renowned face of the Cannes Film Festival, she is the first Bollywood actress to make an appearance at a famous event. This year Aishwarya wore a shimmering green midi dress with cape sleeves with a flowy silhouette which was an opulent hooded gown. She completed her look by pairing it with high heels and minimal accessories, and a soft glam look that she completed with. Her flowy silhouette dress also had a corset-like structure with a black bow and floor-sweeping train being the highlight.
Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year by carrying an off-shoulder gown in a gorgeous cream hue. It was a bodycon silhouette dress. She completed her elegant look with a minimal sleek bun. Next, she wore a pastel-pink balloon top paired with black sequined pants. Her second look was completed with hand accessories and ear-cuffs made designed of diamonds with dewy makeup to finish off.
Sunny Leone
The Indian Diva made her appearance wearing a flowy high-slit wine-red velvet pastel gown at the Red Carpet for her new film ‘Kennedy’ with director Anurag Kashyap and actor Rahul Bhatt. She is famous for her roles in Ragini MMS 2, Jism 2, Leela, and several other blockbusters movies.
Esha Gupta
Esha rocked the red carpet in a satin white gown with a risqué slit. The gown had detailing of 3D florals around the high collar. She completed her first look with soft makeup, smokey eyes, and a messy bun to finish off. Next, she carried a black bodycon dress which looked chic. On the following days of the event, she opted for a Tiffany Blue dress with subtle batwing sleeves and also a bodycon black dress.
Manushi Chhillar
Miss World 2017, Manushi Chhillar wore a white fairytale gown on the first day. She paired up a green-emerald necklace and a soft glam look. Next, she appeared on the red carpet carrying a black bodycon dress with a cinched waistline. The sequinned outfit was carried off with smokey eyes and a wavy hairdo.
Mouni Roy
It was her first Cannes Red Carpet Indian Diva Mouni Roy walked through donning a sunshine yellow gown with a big bow on the back. She also carried a fitted bodice dress with a plunging neckline. The beautiful gown was complimented with sleek hair and a gemstone necklace. Her next dress was an easy-breezy blue feather dress with pop lipstick and black glares.
Mrunal Thakur
Mrunal aced this year's Cannes Film Festival by making her debut. She made her appearance with a signature saree look and also a white cut-out gown. The saree had some mesmerizing details of crystals, beadwork, and feathers attached. Her final look was a white cut-out gown that had ruffle detailing with a train flare.
Sara Ali Khan
Sara Ali Khan made her first appearance at Cannes wearing an ivory lehenga, with a matching blouse and a long dupatta to complete the look. Her second appearance was with a bralette blouse with a saree-style skirt and lastly, she wore a strapless black gown with golden embellishments on the upper portion of the costume.
