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Aishwarya Rai Puts Cannes Film Festival Absence Rumours to Rest, Flies to the French Riviera with Aaradhya

She is expected to appear at the closing ceremony after days of speculation, with L'Oreal Paris counting her among a delegation that includes Alia Bhatt and Aditi Rao Hydari.

  • On Thursday evening, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with daughter Aaradhya, ending days of speculation about her attendance at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
  • Uncertainty began May 10 when L'Oréal Paris released a promotional video for the festival that omitted Aishwarya, triggering widespread concern among fans across Instagram and social media.
  • She will grace the red carpet during the closing ceremony, representing India as part of an L'Oréal Paris delegation that includes Alia Bhatt and Aditi Rao Hydari.
  • Several Indian actresses including Alia Bhatt, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Huma Qureshi have already graced the red carpet, reflecting India's expanding presence as the festival runs until May 23.
  • Aishwarya's connection to the Croisette spans over two decades, beginning with the 2002 world premiere of Devdas alongside Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
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India Today broke the news in India on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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