From Janhvi Kapoor floating down the pink carpet like she was in a dream sequence, to Ruchi Gujjar casually sporting Prime Minister Modi on her necklace, Indians didn’t simply present up at Cannes yesterday—we made positive no person may look away.
There have been some jaw-dropping appears, and a few hilarious blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments (hiya, thriller black band on Janhvi’s wrist). Whether or not you had been there for the couture or simply got here for the memes, Cannes moments actually delivered final evening.
Let’s break down the great, the glam, and the gloriously unhinged moments from the Indians on the pink carpet.
Janhvi Kapoor and the forged and crew of Homebound
For the official premiere of her movie Homebound at present, Janhvi wore customized Anamika Khanna couture together with a mixture of archival conventional Indian jewels, with customized jade and jadao creations.
A voluminous sea-green skirt accentuated the gold bodice of Janhvi’s outfit.
The day earlier than, the actor made her grand debut in a delicate pink outfit by Tarun Tahiliani and styled by Rhea Kapoor. The outfit seemed like a cross between a lehenga and a robe. The material was actual Banarasi tissue, and it had a crinkled, hand-crushed texture that made it look virtually like wearable silk origami.
The corset was structured, the skirt had severe quantity, and a flowing drape swept throughout her head like a contemporary ghoonghat. Pearls, rosy cheeks, a floral garland, and a basic winged liner pulled the entire look collectively.
However after all, that is the Web—no person is secure. One eagle-eyed fan zoomed in on her wrist and cracked, “Bro forgot to take off hair band from hand.” It’d’ve been a kala nazar thread, however who’s checking?
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Janhvi wasn’t alone—her Homebound crew was proper beside her. Ishaan Khatter ditched the same old black go well with for a wine-coloured velvet quantity by Gaurav Gupta. The embroidery was minimal, the pants had been roomy, and the vibe was very cool cousin at a marriage.
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Director Neeraj Ghaywan was seen serving to Janhvi along with her outfit on the carpet—brownie factors for that. In the meantime, Karan Johar rolled in with a ruffled white coat from Manish Malhotra and large black trousers. Mainly, drama on prime and get together on the backside.
Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi Rao Hydari wore Rahul Mishra, channelling her signature calm, floaty angel vitality. And get this: it took 2,600 hours to make. We repeat—2,600 human hours. That’s longer than some relationships final.
Aditi Rao Hydari at Cannes (PR Handout)
In keeping with the designer, the robe shifted from black to ivory and was impressed by cosmic vitality. It had embroidery, resham threads, sequins, bugle beads—the whole lot.
Ruchi Gujjar stated, “Go Massive or Go House”
Now for the wild card: Ruchi Gujjar. You may not have heard of her earlier than, however she ensured you’d always remember her after Cannes.
Sporting a daring gold lehenga, Ruchi paired it with a necklace that includes tiny lotuses hanging from the neck, every stamped with a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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When requested why, she instructed News18: “It’s not simply jewelry. It’s a tribute to his management and India’s rise.”
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As anticipated, the Web couldn’t hold calm. Some prime feedback included: “Missed name from Rajmata Meloni 💀” and “I’ve by no means laughed as a lot as I did dis.”
Earlier within the day, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan additionally landed in France to attend the movie competition, with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. The actor was sporting a laidback look, wearing a blue overcoat, easy white tee and black outsized pants. We are able to’t wait to see her take a look at Cannes! She’s given a few of her greatest (additionally, not-so-best) appearances on the carpet.