US EditionAishwarya Rai’s Cannes Look a ‘Tribute’ to Operation Sindoor, ‘Perfect Culture Ambassador,’ Netizens Say
- Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, along with her daughter Aaradhya, has arrived in France for the upcoming 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025.
- This visit follows her longstanding Cannes presence since her 2002 debut when her film Devdas premiered, and coincides with India’s Operation Sindoor highlighting cultural pride.
- On May 21, 2025, at the Cannes Film Festival screening of The History of Sound, Rai donned a custom ivory Kadwa Banarasi saree complemented by a gold and silver zardozi tissue dupatta and adorned with heirloom jewelry designed by Manish Malhotra.
- Malhotra shared that from the beginning of their discussions about Cannes, both he and Aishwarya agreed on choosing a saree to highlight India's rich textile tradition, complemented by jewelry featuring more than 500 carats of rubies.
- Her appearance sparked conversations about cultural symbolism connected to Operation Sindoor and reinforced her status as a graceful ambassador of Indian craft on the Cannes red carpet.
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