From Red Carpet Royalty to Rising Stars: Indian Celebs Promise a Showstopper at Cannes 2025

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The 78th Cannes Film Festival, which will take place between May 13 and May 24, 2025, will witness a colorful exhibition of the talent of India on the international stage. Indian celebrities, ranging from red carpet regulars to newcomers, are looking to make an unforgettable mark at the event of...

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, often hailed as the “Cannes Queen,” returns to the festival, continuing her two-decade tradition of captivating the world with her sartorial choices as a L’Oreal ambassador. She remains one of the most anticipated stars on the red carpet.

Alia Bhatt is debuting in Cannes this year. As Gucci's first-ever Indian global ambassador, her presence is eagerly awaited by fashion observers and fans.

Sharmila Tagore, the great actress, will grace the festival with the world premiere of the newly restored 1970 Satyajit Ray classic, Aranyer Din Ratri, as part of Cannes Classics. Tagore was also a part of the festival's main jury in 2009. Tagore will step onto the red carpet as a tribute to the heritage of Indian cinema.

Payal Kapadia, last year's Grand Prix winner and winning director for All We Imagine As Light, returns this year as part of the main competition jury, along with global icons Juliette Binoche and Halle Berry.

Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter will feature in the world premiere of Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound in Un Certain Regard, a highlight for up-and-coming young Bollywood talent.

Karan Johar, whose production house Dharma Productions has financed Homebound, will also be present, giving the film its international release. Nitanshi Goel, Laapataa Ladies' breakthrough star, will strut her stuff on the red carpet at Cannes for the first time and will be the youngest Indian actress to do so at the age of 16.

Shalini Passi, renowned for her fashion and art contributions, will be joining artist Paresh Maity in the Longitude 77 show, celebrating the convergence of Indian cinema and art.

Urvashi Rautela carries on her tradition of being a guest of Cannes, making waves with her daring outfits.

Jacqueline Fernandez will also be required to walk the red carpet, further boosting the Indian celebrity presence at the festival.

Simi Garewal and Karan Tacker are part of the list, with Garewal screening Aranyer Din Ratri first and Tacker debuting at Cannes with Tanvi: The Great.

Vishal Jethwa and Neeraj Ghaywan will be Homebound's representatives, with Ghaywan's directorial return to Cannes being a career milestone.

With this diverse and energetic lineup, Indian film and culture will be in the spotlight at Cannes 2025, a watershed year for representation and artistic achievement.

Source: Business Standard, India Today, Times of India, Hindustan Times, BizzBuzz

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