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Aishwarya Rai shines at Cannes, flaunts four ensembles

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her 24th appearance at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, opening in a blue “Luminara” gown by designer Amit Aggarwal.
She then wore a pastel pink floral gown by Sophie Couture at the L’Oréal gala and a tuxedo-inspired ensemble with a feather boa by Cheney Chan on closing night.
Kangana Ranaut posted Stories praising Rai’s confidence and urging acceptance of older women on red carpets.

History

Historical Context

Aishwarya Rai, Miss World 1994, has been a Cannes regular since the 1990s, becoming the festival’s first Indian actress juror in 2003. Her recent red-carpet appearance on the festival shows Indian stars have shifted from occasional guests to marquee draws, prompting global brands such as L’Oréal to deepen their Indian collaborations.

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Story summary

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her 24th appearance at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, opening in a blue “Luminara” gown by designer Amit Aggarwal.
She then wore a pastel pink floral gown by Sophie Couture at the L’Oréal gala and a tuxedo-inspired ensemble with a feather boa by Cheney Chan on closing night.
Kangana Ranaut posted Stories praising Rai’s confidence and urging acceptance of older women on red carpets.

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