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Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt drapes a saree, goes desi on Day 2

Updated On: 13 May, 2026 02:52 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

After her stunning appearance at the red carpet in a peach gown on day 1 of the Cannes Film Festival 2026, Alia Bhatt went desi, honouring her roots on Day 2. The actress, along with filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker were seen at the Bharat Pavilion in the French Riviera for an inaugural event.

Alia Bhatt saree look at Cannes 2026 (Pics/Speacial Arrangement)

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Alia Bhatt saree look at Cannes 2026 (Pics/Speacial Arrangement)
Alia Bhatt was seen posing with Ashutosh Gowariker and other guests at an inaugural event at the Bharat Pavilion.

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Alia Bhatt was seen posing with Ashutosh Gowariker and other guests at an inaugural event at the Bharat Pavilion.

Alia Bhatt was seen at the inauguration ceremony at the Bharat Pavilion looking gorgeous in a cream coloured saree.

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Alia Bhatt was seen at the inauguration ceremony at the Bharat Pavilion looking gorgeous in a cream coloured saree.

Alia Bhatt, along with Ashutosh Gowariker, performed the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon at the inauguration of the Bharat Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.

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Alia Bhatt, along with Ashutosh Gowariker, performed the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon at the inauguration of the Bharat Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.

The actress, along with the filmmaker inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion for the representation of Indian films at the film festival.

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The actress, along with the filmmaker inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion for the representation of Indian films at the film festival.

Alia was seen dressed in an ivory chanderi dhoti skirt and a soft sculpted corset by Tarun Tahiliani. The saree was draped over the shoulder to create an off-shoulder neckline.

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Alia was seen dressed in an ivory chanderi dhoti skirt and a soft sculpted corset by Tarun Tahiliani. The saree was draped over the shoulder to create an off-shoulder neckline.

The drape features a mermaid-like flow, while the corset had a backless design

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The drape features a mermaid-like flow, while the corset had a backless design

Alia and filmmaker Ashutosh were seen posing at the Bharat Pavilion. The filmmaker also donned a cream-coloured suit paired with a light blue shirt.

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Alia and filmmaker Ashutosh were seen posing at the Bharat Pavilion. The filmmaker also donned a cream-coloured suit paired with a light blue shirt.

For the jewellery, the actress opted for delicate pear jhumkas, with a tiny nosepin and a pearl bindi.

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For the jewellery, the actress opted for delicate pear jhumkas, with a tiny nosepin and a pearl bindi.

She sported a light, natural and warm makeup with a dewy finish.

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She sported a light, natural and warm makeup with a dewy finish.

Alia also carried a lace umbrella with the ensemble, adding an old-school touch. She also wore a delicate haathphool, which added drama to the look.

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Alia also carried a lace umbrella with the ensemble, adding an old-school touch. She also wore a delicate haathphool, which added drama to the look.

She left her tresses open in a middle parted hairstyle with soft waves to highlight the off-shoulder look. 

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She left her tresses open in a middle parted hairstyle with soft waves to highlight the off-shoulder look. 

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