From Aishwarya Rai's 'sindoor' to Janhvi Kapoor's elegance: How Indian beauties ruled Cannes with charm

Bollywood diva's at Cannes

Aishwarya, a Cannes veteran, made a statement appearance in an elegant saree. The actress looked regal in Manish Malhotra's creation, dressed in six yards of gorgeous handwoven Kadwa ivory Banarasi saree, paired with a full-sleeved gown and a stole. Her saree was embroidered with zari detailing in real chandi (silver). She kept her hair open and accessorised her look with layered ruby necklaces, including a choker featuring a large central stone.

Janhvi Kapoor made her Cannes debut most fashionably and elegantly. The actress attended the screening of the Indian movie Homebound, backed by Karan Johar and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. For her Day 1 red carpet appearance, Janhvi channelled Sridevi-glam in a pink structured Tarun Tahiliani ensemble. Her dress featured a voluminous skirt and a corset-style top with a dupatta that was perfectly dropped. She accessorised her look with layered pearl necklaces.

A regular at Cannes, Aditi Rao Hydari, left viewers awestruck in the stunning red saree, which paid tribute to her Indian heritage. She paired her saree with a simple sleeveless blouse and chunky earrings and necklace that went perfectly with her look. What stood out in her radiant look was vermilion (sindoor), applied in her hair parting and also a bindi.

For the second day, Kapoor wore a dramatic backless gown that was enough to match the hot weather of the French Riviera. Posing in the mystic backdrop of blue waters, Kapoor exuded Egyptian princess vibes. Dressed in a custom Anamika Khanna creation, her look featured an intricate golden embroidery, while the skirt featured a long train. The highlight of the dress was the unique styling of the necklace. While the front of the dress was entirely covered, the beaded necklace adorned her back. Matching her attire, she accessorised her dress with traditional earrings, ear cuffs and chunky bangles

A day after honouring her Indian roots with her ensemble, Aishwarya wore a black gown for her second day appearance. Dressed in a Custom Gaurav Gupta Couture, she wore a body-fitted black gown with silver hand-embroidery. She also carried a silver overlay that was inscribed with a Sanskrit shloka from the Bhagavad Gita. Ditching her straight hair, she opted for soft curls with her signature red lipstick and winged eyeliner.

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez dazzled in a striking red gown at the Women in Cinema event hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation. Exuding Hollywood glam, she wore a Nicole Felicia strapless corset gown with dramatic floral sleeves that added flair to her breathtaking attire.