15 May,2025 07:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nitanshi Goel
Actress Nitanshi Goel, who rose to fame with the widely acclaimed Laapataa Ladies, is making her Cannes debut this year. All of 17, Nitanshi won hearts with her tender performance as Phool in the Kiran Rao directorial, which was also India's official entry for the Oscars last year. Now, the actress has brought her Bollywood roots to France, paying tribute to iconic female stars with her attire.
For her first look during the India Pavilion inauguration at the prestigious film festival, Nitanshi paid homage to legends of Indian cinema. The highlight of her look was a stunning pearl hair accessory. The strand of pearls by Be Abhika, cascading from her hair, was a tribute to Bollywood's iconic actresses from a bygone era. Tiny photo frames were threaded through the pearls, each honoring legends like Madhubala, Rekha, Sridevi, Vyjayanthimala, Hema Malini, Waheeda Rehman, and Nutan.
Nitanshi wore a custom pre-draped ivory saree for her first appearance at Cannes. The saree featured bow embroidery, cascading 3D floral accents, and subtle paisley motifs. Her blouse was intricately handcrafted with pearls and bead detailing. She kept the accessories minimal, opting for bow-shaped earrings with pearl drops and a single-strand pearl bracelet to complete her look.
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Nitanshi is the youngest actor to debut at Cannes and grace the red carpet for the global beauty brand, L'Oréal Paris, the official beauty partner of Cannes for the 28th year in a row.
Sharing her excitement about her Cannes debut, Nitanshi said, "I came into this industry with aspirations of making things happen for me. From the incredible journey of 'Laapataa Ladies' to now standing on the global stage at Cannes, I am getting closer to realizing them. I am that girl who is representing every Indian girl out there who dreams big and is ready to go and achieve them, come what may. Being able to represent those girls at a global stage is a moment of sheer happiness. By me being on the carpet, I wish to empower each female out there who is taking charge of their life, dreams, and career. It's an absolute honour."
