Indian creators turned Cannes 2026 into more than just a celebrity spectacle. While Bollywood stars continued to dominate the red carpet, a new wave of content creators brought fresh visibility to India’s evolving digital culture on the global stage. Creators like Rida Tharana, Ishita Mangal, Disha Madan and Sufi Motiwala made headlines with bold fashion choices.
Updated On: 2026-05-25 04:13 PM IST
Compiled by : Aakruti Bagla
Rida Tharana
Rida Tharana is a model and content creator. She stunned in an ivory couture gown featuring a strapless corset bodice with sculpted, curved paneling. She chose a custom creation by Indian designer Nikhil Gajare.
Masoom minawala
She embraced ancient technique & futuristic silhouette for Cannes 2026. It's a custom couture creation by Amit Aggarwal that reimagines Patola, one of India’s most sacred weaving traditions, through sculptural, armour-like construction.
Ishita Mangal
Ishita Mangal is an Indian fashion designer and a well-known content creator. She brought Rajasthani roots to her debut appearance in an indigo Bandhani silhouette.
Sufi Motiwala
The fashion commentator was seen in a metallic embroidered suit, fully adorned with paisley motifs and finished with scalloped edges.
Ruchi Gujjar
Indian actress Ruchi Gujjar stole the spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in a vibrant pink Rajasthani ensemble with a dramatic ghunghat-inspired veil.
Aarti Khetarpal
Artist and influencer Aarti Khetarpal made a powerful spiritual statement at her Cannes 2026 debut. Dressed in a beautiful Vrindavan-inspired lehenga, she carried a Krishna-themed bag and pocket Bhagavad Gita, proudly representing Sanatana Dharma.
Roopinder Kaur Gill (Roopi Gill)
Punjabi actress and influencer Roopinder Kaur Gill brought the pride of Punjab to Cannes 2026. Promoting her film Chardikala, she dazzled in an ivory traditional embroidered ensemble with bold Punjabi jewellery.
Disha Madan
The creator was seen wearing two 80-year-old vintage sarees, fused into a single silhouette.. a tribute to preserving Indian textiles by reimagining heirloom fabrics, rather than destroying them for their zari.
Nagma Mirajkar
Nagma Mirajkar made a striking Cannes 2026 appearance in a crystal diamond gown by Tasmim Zobaear. The ensemble featured a sheer, heavily embellished silhouette with intricate crystal detailing.
Nidhi Kumar
Dancer and content creator Nidhi Kumar made history as the first Indian dance creator to walk the Cannes red carpet. She wore a custom Madhuri Dixit-inspired couture ensemble by Rachit Khanna.
Smriti Khanna
Smriti Khanna made an appearance on the Cannes 2026 red carpet in a soft glam look styled by designer Uksana Mukha.
