The 2022 Cannes Film Festival kickstarted on Tuesday with a bang and India came out in full force on the red carpet. As a part of the Indian contingent, some prominent stars from Indian cinema walked the red carpet.

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Led by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur as part of the official Indian delegation, Rajasthani singer Mame Khan on Tuesday made history by becoming the first folk artist to open Red Carpet for India at the Cannes Film Festival.

Rajasthani singer Mame Khan becomes first folk artist to open Cannes red carpet for India

A formal dinner was hosted by India's Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur for the Indian contingent and celebrity guests who walked the red carpet along with him, on Tuesday evening, the opening day of Cannes Film Festival 2022.

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India will be the official country of honour at the Cannes Film Market, scheduled to take place from May 17 to May 25. As the country celebrates its 75th year of Independence, coinciding with Cannes Film Festival's 75th anniversary, a brand new restoration of Indian cinema legend Satyajit Ray's rare movie 'Pratidwandi' will also be presented in an exclusive screening at the movie gala.

India to be the official country of honour for the Cannes Film Market