These Indian celebrities not only appeared on the red carpet but managed to turn heads with their fashion game
Alia Bhatt
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made her Cannes red carpet debut in a stunning pink and white Schiaparelli ensemble. However, that wasn’t the only look she aced. For the closing ceremony, she opted for a sari-inspired ensemble by Gucci, which made heads turn. The actor brought her fashion A-game to the event
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The Queen of Cannes returned to the red carpet in a handwoven ivory Kadwa Banarasi sari by Manish Malhotra. She completed her look with statement neckpieces. While her ensemble highlighted Indian craftsmanship on the global stage, her sindoor became the talking point of the look. For her second look on the red carpet, she opted for a Gaurav Gupta ensemble featuring a black gown and brocade cape
Janhvi Kapoor
The Bollywood diva looked radiant as she made her Cannes debut in a blush pink three-piece Banarasi tissue ensemble by Tarun Tahiliani, which presented a contemporary take on the Indian textile. For the second look, she opted for a custom Anamika Khanna gown, which featured a gilded bodice and green train
Nitanshi Goel
Nitanshi Goel looked radiant as she walked the Cannes red carpet in a black gown by the label JADE by Monica and Karishma. The outfit featured kasab embroidery and macrame detailing, highlighting Indian craftsmanship
Karan Johar
While the women showcased their best, it wasn't any different among the men. Karan Johar, one of the most well-dressed and stylish men in Bollywood, turned heads in not one but two exquisite outfits. For the first look, he opted for a Manish Malhotra ensemble, featuring an ivory sherwani in zardozi threadwork. In the second, he paid tribute to Rohit Bal as he opted for a silk velvet jacket from the late designer’s archive
Vishal Jethwa
Vishal Jethwa was easily one of the best-dressed men at Cannes 2025 red carpet. In his first look, he looked suave in an all-black ensemble by Kaushik Velendra, with the blazer featuring exaggerated shoulders crafted with crystals. For the screening of the film ‘Homebound', he pulled off yet another powerful look in a black-and-white outfit by the same designer
Ishaan Khatter
Ishaan Khatter didn’t disappoint with his fashion choices as he wore a deep Bordeaux velvet suit by Gaurav Gupta for his first look. The bandhgala featured black zardozi celtic knot embroidery. He looked casually sophisticated as he made his second appearance on the red carpet in an Armani ensemble
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