Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Dakota Johnson’s warm red‑carpet interaction at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah has electrified social media. The duo chatted about Dakota’s Maha Kumbh visit, posed hand‑in‑hand for photographers, and sparked global fan frenzy over what many called an “unexpected collab” of cinema icons.
Global Glamour, Candid Conversation
At the festival’s opening night, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, attending as a key Indian guest, crossed paths with Hollywood star Dakota Johnson on the red carpet. In viral clips, the actors are seen holding hands, sharing smiles and discussing Dakota’s recent trip to India, including her visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela with Chris Martin earlier this year.
The moment, amplified by fan pages and festival handles, added a pop‑culture edge to Aishwarya’s already‑buzzed‑about appearance in a black gown and shrug, and Dakota’s striking cut‑out black dress. For many viewers, it symbolised an organic bridge between Bollywood royalty and a leading Hollywood name on one of world cinema’s fastest‑rising festival stages.
Key Highlights
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The interaction: Aishwarya and Dakota greet each other warmly, hold hands and pose together on the Red Sea IFF 2025 red carpet.
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Maha Kumbh moment: Dakota tells Aishwarya, “We went to Maha Kumbh,” prompting an excited “You did that? Wow!” from the Indian star.
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Looks that trended: Dakota in a black deep‑neck cut‑out gown; Aishwarya in a black gown with long jacket, continuing her signature poise.
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Fan reactions: Comments like “two divas in one frame,” “unexpected collab” and “my queens” flood X and Instagram as the clip goes viral.
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Bigger picture: Aishwarya uses the platform to speak about women in cinema and her secure approach to stardom, while Dakota’s India connect deepens her appeal with desi audiences.
Sources: NDTV Entertainment, Hindustan Times, India Today, Moneycontrol Entertainment, Zoom TV, Indian Express.