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Cannes Best Looks-The Indian Edit.

Updated: May 31, 2020

2020 hasn't really been kind to us so far. The threat of a worldwide pandemic killing innumerous people,followed by floods,fires,death of eminent personalities..things just keep getting worse each day.Needless to mention,Cannes Film Festival and Met Gala wasn't hosted this year because, lets face it-social distancing is of utmost importance right now.

But hey!that doesn't mean we cannot go down memory lane and relish some of the most beautiful looks that our very own Indian beauties have carried at the prestigious Cannes event!With their grace,poise and charm,these ladies have managed to uphold our country's pride while looking like a million bucks.Lets go back and cherish some of those gorgeous looks these ladies have pulled off like a boss!


1.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan:


Do we really need an introduction guys? 'The most beautiful woman in the world',Miss World 1994 and Padma Shri- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been a Cannes regular since 2002.She first attended the event for the screening of her movie 'Devdas' along with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.All eyes were on her as she stunned in a gorgeous golden yellow Neeta Lulla saree. Aishwarya of course has had her fair share of hits and misses on the Cannes red carpet,but she has managed to stun us with some jaw dropping looks over the years.Let us have a look!


Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the "Okja" screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2017 in Cannes, France wearing a powder blue Michael Cinco.I doubt she has ever looked more beautiful!


Aishwarya Rai for the "Two Days, One Night" (Deux Jours, Une Nuit) premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2014 in Cannes, France wearing Roberto Cavalli.

Aishwarya Rai (wearing Neeta Lulla)and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Cannes, France On May 23, 2002 for ‘Devdas’ premiere.This was her first year at Cannes!

Aishwarya Rai during the premiere of Youth during the 68th Annual Cannes Filmfest in Cannes, on 20 May 2015 in a Ralph and Russo.

Aishwarya Rai during the premiere of 'The BFG' during the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Cannes, France on 14 May 2016 in Elie Saab couture.

Aishwarya Rai for the screening of "Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)" during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France in a jaw dropping Zuhair Murad.

Aishwarya Rai for the screening of the film "Inside Llewyn Davis" at the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2013 in an intricate Elie Saab gown.

Aishwarya Rai for the "120 Beats Per Minute (120 Battements Par Minute)" screening at Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2017 in Cannes, France in Ralph and Russo couture.


2.Vidya Balan:


There is no denying that this pretty lady is a powerhouse of talent,and that is exactly why she was nominated to be a jury member at Cannes in the year 2013 alongside Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg and few others. Here is my most favourite look of hers till date.All her looks were by curated by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee,who was a newbie at that time.Brownie points to Vidya for that!



Indian actress and member of the Feature Film Jury Vidya Balan on May 14, 2013 at Cannes to attend a photocall of the Jury for the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Sabyasachi Mukherjee.


3.Sonam Kapoor:


Lets talk elegance,charm,beauty and experimental bold fashion choices.Lets talk Sonam Kapoor.This lady,alongwith sister Rhea Kapoor has been a power duo-our own Batman and Robin. They spin such cool looks for every event,every time,be it India or abroad,that we fall head over heels in love with them over and over again.Sonam is always at the top of her fashion game and Cannes is no exception.There is a reason why she is the style queen of the nation!


Sonam Kapoor at the "The Homesman" Premiere during the 2014 Cannes Film Festival in her gorgeous Elie Saab Couture.


Sonam Kapoor for the "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer" screening on May 22, 2017 in Cannes, France in yet another Elie Saab.


Sonam at the "FoxCatcher" Premiere during the 67th Cannes Film Festival at Cannes,France in an Anamika Khanna couture saree.

Sonam at the screening of "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019 in Cannes, France in a gorgeous white Ralph and Russo pantsuit.

Sonam Kapoor at the Martinez Hotel during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2017 in Cannes, France in Elie Saab again.


Sonam in her deliciously gorgeous Anamika Khanna jacket saree at Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2013.The make up including the bold winged eyeliner,the dark lip and that 'nath' is to die for!We love!


4.Deepika Padukone:


This south Indian beauty has topped the charts not only at the box office but also at Cannes with her foolproof styling and gorgeous outfits at Cannes.She has garnered attention for her bold sartorial choices and we are not complaining!


Deepika Padukone on May 11, 2018 for the screening of the film "Ash is Purest White (Jiang hu er nv)" at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in Cannes in an Ashi Studio Gown.

Deepika at the screening of "Sorry Angel (Plaire, Aimer Et Courir Vite)" during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 10, 2018 in Cannes, France in a Zuhair Murad.

Deepika attends the screening of "Pain And Glory (Dolor Y Gloria/Douleur Et Gloire)" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2019 in a Giambattista Valli.


5.Kangana Ranaut:


We all know she is a firework! The best thing about her is that she is fierce,unapologetic,wears her heart on her sleeve and doesn't forget to represent Indian culture wherever she goes. No matter how many gowns she carries,there is always a beautiful saree that makes it to her list and that is why,we are proud of her.


Kangana in Sabyasachi and Zuhair Murad couture for the 2018 Cannes Film Festival at France.


Kangana Ranaut at the screening of "Ash Is The Purest White (Jiang Hu Er Nv)" during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2018 in Cannes, France in a Nedret Taciroglu catsuit.


6.Diana Penty:


I just cant get enough of Diana Penty. Her simplicity,attitude and talent is what has made people love her so much.That beautiful face is just a cherry on top! She looked like a dream in her gorgeous ,gorgeous strapless ruffle gown by Nedret Taciroglu at Cannes.We are certainly impressed!


Diana Penty at the screening of "A Hidden Life (Une Vie Cachée)" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2019 in Cannes, France.


7.Priyanka Chopra:


Guess who joined the Cannes guest list in 2019? Our very own 'Desh ka Diwali Bonus-Priyanka Chopra Jonas' :D

She looked like a vision in all her ensembles,and with husband Nick Jonas by her side,she looked nothing short of perfect!


Priyanka Chopra for the screening of the film "5B" at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes on May 16, 2019 in a shimmery Roberto Cavalli.

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2019 wearing Georges Hobeika.


8.Hina Khan:


Joining the bandwagon in 2019,was television actress Hina Khan.She was at Cannes for the screening of her short film "Lines".She also attended the screening of Brazilian film 'Bacurau' during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2019 in Cannes.


Hina Khan at the screening of "Les Plus Belles Annees D'Une Vie" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2019 in Cannes, France wearing Alin Le' Kal .

Hina Khan for the screening of "Bacurau" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2019 in a sparkling Ziad Nakad.


9.Huma Qureshi:


This talented actress graced the red carpet looking so dreamy,we couldn't keep our eyes off her!Huma looked gorgeous in her grey Gaurav Gupta gown that grabbed eyeballs at the pretigious event.We like!


Huma Qureshi leaving to attend the screening of the film "A Hidden Life" at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2019.


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