Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the screening of the film “La venue de l’avenir” (Colors of Time) at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 22, 2025.
| Photo Credit: MIGUEL MEDINA
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a second appearance at the red carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday (May 22). The actress, who impressed fans earlier with her traditional Banarasi sari look, returned in a bold, black couture gown by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta.
Aishwarya’s gown, titled ‘Heiress of Clam’, was a custom-made piece from Gaurav Gupta Couture. The body-fitted gown was hand-embroidered in shades of silver, gold, charcoal, and black. Adding more to her dramatic look, the actress completed her look with a Banarasi brocade cape, handwoven in Varanasi. The cape stood out not just for its rich texture but also because it was inscribed with a Sanskrit shloka from the Bhagavad Gita.
Aishwarya was joined by her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, who looked beautiful in a black outfit. In videos going viral on social media, Aaradhya can be seen holding her mother’s hand as they stepped out together.
On Wednesday, Aishwarya walked the iconic red carpet, channeling her inner desi bahu with a Manish Malhotra Banarasi saree and ‘sindoor.’
Her look reminded many of her debut at the prestigious film festival in 2002, as back then, she walked the red carpet with Shah Rukh Khan in a traditional yellow saree. The year 2003 also saw Aishwarya bringing the grace of six yards to the international stage.
Published – May 23, 2025 11:09 am IST
