Cannes [France], May 21: Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again reaffirmed her title as the “Cannes Queen” as she graced the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 in a breathtaking Banarasi saree and traditional Indian attire.
Draped in an exquisite ivory handloom saree designed by Manish Malhotra, Aishwarya brought timeless elegance to the global stage. Her look was elevated by a sheer white tissue dupatta, adorned with real gold and silver zardozi embroidery, and a regal heirloom of ruby jewels.
Completing the ensemble with sindoor and a graceful namaste, the Devdas star wowed the French audience and fans alike. Radiating grace and heritage, Aishwarya waved and blew kisses to her cheering admirers.
Manish Malhotra’s official Instagram handle shared photos of the moment, captioning:
“The OG Indian Queen of Cannes @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb embraces Classic White Handloom in a handwoven kadwa ivory Handloom Banarasi saree with a handwoven tissue drape and imperial heirloom of rubies.”
Fans were quick to react, flooding social media with admiration. Comments like “She is the OG” and “Queen is back” celebrated her stunning appearance.
Aishwarya’s 2025 look drew fond comparisons to her memorable Cannes debut in 2002, where she wore a traditional yellow saree alongside Shah Rukh Khan. She continued the legacy in 2003, once again choosing traditional Indian attire that highlighted her cultural roots.
With her latest appearance, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan not only honored Indian tradition but also captivated the global fashion scene—proving yet again why she remains a timeless style icon at Cannes.