{"id":80293,"date":"2026-05-19T12:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/?p=80293"},"modified":"2026-05-23T17:09:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T11:39:41","slug":"indian-celebrities-at-cannes-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/indian-celebrities-at-cannes-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Move Over Alia Bhatt \u2014 India\u2019s Cannes 2026 Fashion Was a Full Spectacle\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Get over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/celebrity-style\/alia-bhatt?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alia Bhatt<\/a>, or at least, make room. Because Cannes 2026 was never just a one-woman show. This year, India sent a full constellation of stars, creators, and cultural ambassadors to the French Riviera, and each of them turned the red carpet into a masterclass in heritage, haute couture, and unapologetic glamour.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/women\/sarees\/banarasi-sarees?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banarasi<\/a> silk to billion-rupee crystal gowns, from Gurmukhi embroidery to neon Tony Ward couture,&nbsp;India was everywhere at Cannes, and it was magnificent. Here are the standout looks that made the world stop scrolling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aishwarya-rai-bachchan\">Aishwarya Rai Bachchan<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"528\">For her red carpet appearance, Aishwarya chose Amit Aggarwal\u2019s sculptural abyss-blue couture <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"158\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/women\/gowns?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026--19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gown<\/a>,<\/strong> <em data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"156\">Lu<\/em><em data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"156\">minara,<\/em>a creation that felt futuristic yet unmistakably regal. Featuring over 1,500 hours of handwork, crystal vein embroidery, and dramatic wing-like shoulders, the gown moved like light itself, catching every camera flash and turning the carpet into her runway. It was bold, architectural, and exactly the kind of commanding Cannes moment only Aishwarya can deliver.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80613,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwarya-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Aishwarya at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwarya-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwarya-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwarya-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwarya-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwarya-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80611,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwary-Rai-wearing-powder-pink-gown-by-Sophie-Couture-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Aishwary Rai wearing powder pink gown by Sophie Couture at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwary-Rai-wearing-powder-pink-gown-by-Sophie-Couture-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwary-Rai-wearing-powder-pink-gown-by-Sophie-Couture-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwary-Rai-wearing-powder-pink-gown-by-Sophie-Couture-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwary-Rai-wearing-powder-pink-gown-by-Sophie-Couture-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aishwary-Rai-wearing-powder-pink-gown-by-Sophie-Couture-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><br \/>For her second appearance, Aishwarya shifted gears into something softer but equally striking: a powder pink Sophie Couture gown adorned with shimmering crystal detailing and a flowing cape. Romantic, elegant, and effortlessly glamorous, the look proved her red carpet magic does not rely solely on drama. If the blue gown was power dressing, this was pure old-Hollywood charm \u2014 graceful, luminous, and entirely Aishwarya.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aditi-rao-hydari\"><strong>Aditi Rao Hydari<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/celebrity-style\/aditi-rao-hydari?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aditi Rao Hydari<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0delivered two entirely different Cannes\u00a0moods \u2013 one\u00a0steeped in heritage, the other unapologetically couture. For her first appearance, she chose the most exquisite homage to Indian tradition in a champagne-beige\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/occasion\/women-sequined-sarees-for-cocktail?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sequinned saree<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/designers\/jade-by-monica-and-karishma\/471?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jade by Monica and Karishma<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The ivory-and-gold creation shimmered with delicate all-over embellishment that moved like moonlight, while Mughal-inspired detailing gave it the quiet grandeur of something preserved in a museum. A\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/jewellery\/necklaces\/choker?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">choker necklace<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0framed her collarbones like a royal seal, her signature braid added softness, and luminous restrained makeup let the\u00a0craftsmanship\u00a0speak for itself.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then came the red-carpet switch-up,\u00a0and every camera shutter followed. At the screening of\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">El Ser Querido<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heeramandi<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0actress\u00a0stepped out in a custom\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lime-green Tony Ward Couture<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/women\/gowns?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">gown<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, complete with a structured asymmetrical bodice, sweeping cape silhouette, dramatic train, and daring thigh-high slit. Cosmic-inspired accents around the sculptural neckline created movement beneath flashes, while the fluid drape balanced the architectural structure beautifully. A neon dream with old-Hollywood soul, the look somehow felt both unexpected and timeless.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80294,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-JBMK-beige-sequinned-saree-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Aditi Rao Hydari in JBMK beige sequinned saree at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-JBMK-beige-sequinned-saree-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-JBMK-beige-sequinned-saree-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-JBMK-beige-sequinned-saree-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-JBMK-beige-sequinned-saree-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-JBMK-beige-sequinned-saree-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80295,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-neon-green-gown-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Aditi Rao Hydari in neon green gown at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-neon-green-gown-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-neon-green-gown-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-neon-green-gown-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-neon-green-gown-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-neon-green-gown-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80700,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-white-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Aditi Rao Hydari in white midi dress at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-white-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-white-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-white-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-white-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aditi-Rao-Hydari-in-white-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><br \/>For another appearance, Aditi leaned into quiet sophistication in a pearl-white midi dress featuring a drop-waist silhouette and delicate spaghetti straps. The structured yet feminine fit gave the ensemble timeless elegance, elevated with pointed heels, pearl-accented jewellery, and soft glam makeup. Loose waves and a dewy beauty look added an unmistakable old-Hollywood charm. Then came the red-carpet drama: a custom lime-green Tony Ward Couture gown with an asymmetrical bodice, sweeping cape silhouette, dramatic train, and daring slit \u2014 a neon dream that somehow still felt timeless.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-huma-qureshi-nbsp\">2. <strong>Huma Qureshi<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/celebrity-style\/huma-qureshi?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Huma Qureshi<\/a>\u00a0arrived at Cannes wrapped in the quiet authority of Indian\u00a0craftsmanship. Her muted mauve\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/women\/sarees\/banarasi-sarees?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Banarasi silk saree<\/strong><\/a>by Shanti Banaras, threaded with intricate gold\u00a0zari\u00a0motifs and paired with a rich\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/color\/gold-blouses-for-women?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gold blouse<\/a>, struck that impossibly perfect balance between understated and luxurious. Gemstone\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/jewellery?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jewellery<\/a>, soft radiant makeup, subtle kohl-lined eyes, and long side-swept waves completed a look that felt romantic and regal in equal measure. As though she had stepped out of a period epic and onto the Croisette.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80710,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-wearing-banarasi-saree-at-Cannes-2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"Huma Qureshi wearing banarasi saree at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-wearing-banarasi-saree-at-Cannes-2026-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-wearing-banarasi-saree-at-Cannes-2026-1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-wearing-banarasi-saree-at-Cannes-2026-1-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-wearing-banarasi-saree-at-Cannes-2026-1-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-wearing-banarasi-saree-at-Cannes-2026-1-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80709,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-black-dress-at-Cannes-2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"Huma Qureshi in black dress at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-black-dress-at-Cannes-2026-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-black-dress-at-Cannes-2026-1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-black-dress-at-Cannes-2026-1-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-black-dress-at-Cannes-2026-1-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-black-dress-at-Cannes-2026-1-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80702,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-back-gown-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Huma Qureshi in back gown at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-back-gown-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-back-gown-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-back-gown-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-back-gown-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Huma-Qureshi-in-back-gown-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\"><br \/>For her second appearance, Huma pivoted completely, and the pivot was stunning. In a custom <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\">black velvet creation by Eman Alajlan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\">\u00a0she embraced old-Hollywood glamour with a ruthlessly modern edge. A plunging neckline and structured velvet bodice hugged her frame with architectural precision before giving way to a voluminous sheer skirt detailed with textured floral accents.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW160530856 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/aza-curates\/luxe-velvets\/1612?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW160530856 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Rich velvet<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160530856 BCX0\">\u00a0meeting airy sheer made for a look that felt simultaneously powerful and deeply romantic.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW160530856 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p>As for her another appearance, the actor brought timeless glamour to the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a stunning black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/women\/gowns\/velvet-gowns?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026--19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">velvet gown<\/a> by Oscar de la Renta, reportedly priced at \u20b99.26 lakh. The figure-skimming silhouette featured a dramatic halter neckline with a subtle keyhole cut-out, while intricate gold leaf embroidery around the neckline created regal contrast against the rich velvet. Styled by Meagan Concessio, Huma kept accessories minimal, delicate gold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/jewellery\/earrings\/stud-earrings?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026--19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stud earrings<\/a> from Amrapali Jewels and sleek Gianvito Rossi heels, allowing the gown to remain the focal point.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diana-penty-nbsp\"><strong>Diana Penty<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p>Representing\u00a0India at the Bharat Pavilion,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/celebrity-style\/diana-penty?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diana Penty<\/a>\u00a0dressed the occasion in a custom\u00a0golden knit saree by Manish Malhotra\u00a0that blended traditional draping with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/aza-curates\/contemporary-store\/2653?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contemporary couture<\/a>. Metallic textures, sculpted puff sleeves, and a plunging neckline gave heritage an undeniably modern spin, while the ivory embellished pallu softened the drama beautifully. Tousled hair, bronzed makeup, and nude lips completed the sun-kissed effect, a Cannes moment dipped in Indian gold.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80296,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-gold-jacket-saree.jpg\" alt=\"Diana Penty wearing gold jacket saree\" class=\"wp-image-80296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-gold-jacket-saree.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-gold-jacket-saree-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-gold-jacket-saree-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-gold-jacket-saree-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-gold-jacket-saree-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80297,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-red-Amit-Aggarwal-gown.jpg\" alt=\"Diana Penty wearing red Amit Aggarwal gown\" class=\"wp-image-80297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-red-Amit-Aggarwal-gown.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-red-Amit-Aggarwal-gown-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-red-Amit-Aggarwal-gown-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-red-Amit-Aggarwal-gown-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diana-Penty-wearing-red-Amit-Aggarwal-gown-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><br><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\">Her second look marked a complete reinvention.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\">Representing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\">&nbsp;BMW on the red carpet, Diana stepped out in a custom&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW61452930 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/designers\/amit-aggarwal\/115?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW61452930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Amit Aggarwal<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\">&nbsp;couture gown<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61452930 BCX0\">&nbsp;engineered in rich scarlet, deep red, and black Ikat weaves with a futuristic liquid-like sheen. Sculptural pleating, bold 3D detailing, and a voluminous bustle added theatrical drama without excess, while the asymmetrical neckline sharpened the couture edge. French chic through an Indian lens \u2014 breathtakingly futuristic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marathi-pride-on-the-croisette\"><strong>Marathi Pride on the Croisette<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p>While couture gowns dominated much of Cannes, Marathi stars brought something equally powerful to the Riviera: tradition worn with pride. Prajakta Mali turned heads in a striking blue-and-purple Nauvari saree, paired with a classic Marathi <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/women\/category\/jewellery\/nose-rings\/naths?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026--19-05-2026\">Nath<\/a> and layered gold jewellery that felt deeply rooted in heritage. Greeting photographers with folded hands, her presence carried warmth and authenticity,a graceful reminder that cultural identity can be just as commanding as couture on an international red carpet.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80703,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Marathi-stars-Ashok-Saraf-and-Nivedita-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Marathi stars Ashok Saraf and Nivedita at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Marathi-stars-Ashok-Saraf-and-Nivedita-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Marathi-stars-Ashok-Saraf-and-Nivedita-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Marathi-stars-Ashok-Saraf-and-Nivedita-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Marathi-stars-Ashok-Saraf-and-Nivedita-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Marathi-stars-Ashok-Saraf-and-Nivedita-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80704,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Prajakta-Mali-wearing-Nauvari-saree-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Prajakta Mali wearing Nauvari saree at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Prajakta-Mali-wearing-Nauvari-saree-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Prajakta-Mali-wearing-Nauvari-saree-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Prajakta-Mali-wearing-Nauvari-saree-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Prajakta-Mali-wearing-Nauvari-saree-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Prajakta-Mali-wearing-Nauvari-saree-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"339549d3-0a55-4eaa-bff1-0c6340dfe59b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"4191\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Making an especially memorable moment was veteran actor Ashok Saraf, who made his first-ever Cannes Film Festival appearance at 78. Walking hand-in-hand with wife Nivedita Saraf, the celebrated Marathi and Hindi cinema icon brought understated elegance in a crisp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/color\/white-bandhgala-bandhgalas-for-men?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026--19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white bandhgala<\/a> paired with black trousers, while Nivedita embraced tradition in a stunning Paithani saree, finished with classic jewellery and a fresh gajra. Together, the couple greeted fans and paparazzi with folded hands, their warm chemistry and culturally rooted styling earning admiration across the festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roopinder-kaur-gill-nbsp\"><strong>Roopinder Kaur Gill<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p>Roopinder Kaur Gill\u2019s Cannes debut felt less like a fashion appearance and more like a cultural statement. Wearing a soft ivory three-piece&nbsp;outfit&nbsp;by Pitambara by Manisha, she brought Punjabi&nbsp;craftsmanship&nbsp;to one of fashion\u2019s biggest stages with striking emotional depth. Wheat motifs stitched onto the dupatta nodded to Punjab\u2019s farming roots, while zardozi,&nbsp;dori&nbsp;embroidery, and authentic gold detailing elevated the&nbsp;craftsmanship&nbsp;into couture territory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80306,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-wearing-trafitional-outfit-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Roopinder Kaur Gill qwearing trafitional outfit at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-wearing-trafitional-outfit-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-wearing-trafitional-outfit-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-wearing-trafitional-outfit-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-wearing-trafitional-outfit-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-wearing-trafitional-outfit-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80305,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Roopinder Kaur Gill at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Roopinder-Kaur-Gill-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47116836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47116836 BCX0\"><br \/>But the most resonant detail sat quietly on her sleeves, \"C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47116836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW47116836 BCX0\">hardikala<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47116836 BCX0\">\u201d embroidered in Gurmukhi script. A<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47116836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47116836 BCX0\">\u00a0tribute to her upcoming film and a powerful expression of identity. The elongated layered silhouette balanced softness with grandeur, evoking Punjabi royalty while <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47116836 BCX0\">remaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47116836 BCX0\">\u00a0entirely modern. She did not simply wear a look \u2014 she wore a language.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW47116836 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-masoom-nbsp-minawala-nbsp\"><strong>Masoom&nbsp;Minawala<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p>For her seventh Cannes appearance, Masoom Minawala made one of the festival\u2019s most quietly radical fashion decisions: spotlighting emerging talent over marquee couture names. She wore a custom&nbsp;crochet backless mermaid gown by Anushka Sanghvi, a young designer she discovered on Instagram. Taking over&nbsp;300 hours to complete, the gown was handcrafted by Sanghvi, her mother, and a network of women artisans, with strategic cutouts and an open back lending the silhouette sensuality without excess. Every shimmer carried a story of slow craft and female artisanship.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80301,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-black-corset.jpg\" alt=\"Masumi Minawala wearing black corset\" class=\"wp-image-80301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-black-corset.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-black-corset-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-black-corset-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-black-corset-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-black-corset-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80302,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-blue-strapess-gown-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Masumi Minawala wearing blue strapess gown at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-blue-strapess-gown-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-blue-strapess-gown-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-blue-strapess-gown-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-blue-strapess-gown-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Masumi-Minawala-wearing-blue-strapess-gown-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><br><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\">For her second appearance, Minawala leaned into joyful fashion nostalgia, channelling&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\">Cher Horowitz from&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\">Clueless<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\">&nbsp;in a turquoise strapless dress captioned with the iconic line:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\">\u201cThis is an Ala\u00efa!\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77704153 BCX0\">&nbsp;The playful Western silhouette paired with heritage Indian jewellery created a brilliant sartorial tension \u2014 nostalgia meeting culture, cinema meeting craft \u2014 and delivered one of Cannes\u2019 most genuinely fun fashion moments.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kalyani-priyadarshan-nbsp\"><strong>Kalyani Priyadarshan<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p>Fresh off&nbsp;<em>Lokah&nbsp;Chapter One: Chandra<\/em>, Kalyani Priyadarshan arrived at Cannes with a debut that instantly announced her presence. Her custom&nbsp;dual-tone sequinned gown by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/designers\/itrh\/2154?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRTH<\/a>&nbsp;sculpted a dramatic hourglass silhouette, contrasting a vivid purple centre panel against black sides that shimmered beneath every flash on the carpet. Elegant, sharp, and impossible to ignore, it was a red-carpet entrance built to command attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80313,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kalyani-Priyadarshini-atCannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Kalyani Priyadarshini atCannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kalyani-Priyadarshini-atCannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kalyani-Priyadarshini-atCannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kalyani-Priyadarshini-atCannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kalyani-Priyadarshini-atCannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kalyani-Priyadarshini-atCannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80311,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vertical10.jpg\" alt=\"Kalyani Priyadarshini at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vertical10.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vertical10-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vertical10-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vertical10-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vertical10-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><br><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\">But the undisputed talking point was her jewellery. As brand ambassador for Kalyan Jewellers, she wore a bespoke&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\">reverse lariat-style&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW110266320 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/jewellery\/necklaces?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW110266320 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">necklace<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\">&nbsp;in 14K white gold featuring a staggering&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\">52-carat blue sapphire, pink morganites, and 945&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW110266320 BCX0\">natural<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW110266320 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/aza-curates\/evergreen-diamond-jewellery\/1985?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW110266320 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">diamonds<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110266320 BCX0\">. Her swept-aside waves ensured every angle captured the sculptural back jewel, while a bright pink lip and matching manicure added the perfect finishing punctuation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW110266320 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tara-sutaria-nbsp\"><strong>Tara Sutaria<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/celebrity-style\/tara-sutaria?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tara Sutaria<\/a>&nbsp;arrived at Cannes 2026 with&nbsp;a crystal-clear&nbsp;fashion vision:&nbsp;old Hollywood, impeccably restored for today. Her first appearance in a black-and-white&nbsp;Helsa Studio strapless&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/collection\/women\/dresses\/midi?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">midi dress<\/a>&nbsp;channelled vintage sophistication with a voluminous skirt, lace-trimmed ivory underlayer, Jimmy Choo pumps, YSL sunglasses, and vintage drop earrings. For her second outing, she sharpened the glamour in a sculpted&nbsp;black Rhea Costa<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/aza-curates\/simply-corsets\/3529?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blogpost&amp;utm_term=indians-at-cannes-2026-19-05-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>corset gown<\/strong><\/a>, elevated instantly by black leather opera gloves, vintage Chanel earrings, angular shades, and deep side-parted curls that gave the look unmistakable femme-fatale energy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80314,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Tara Sutaria wearing black midi dress at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-midi-dress-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80307,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-off-the-shoulder-dress-at-Cannes-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Tara Sutaria wearing black off-the-shoulder dress at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-off-the-shoulder-dress-at-Cannes-2026.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-off-the-shoulder-dress-at-Cannes-2026-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-off-the-shoulder-dress-at-Cannes-2026-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-off-the-shoulder-dress-at-Cannes-2026-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-black-off-the-shoulder-dress-at-Cannes-2026-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":80315,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-white-satin-dress-with-dupatta-at-Cannes-2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tara Sutaria wearing white satin dress with dupatta at Cannes 2026\" class=\"wp-image-80315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-white-satin-dress-with-dupatta-at-Cannes-2026-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-white-satin-dress-with-dupatta-at-Cannes-2026-1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-white-satin-dress-with-dupatta-at-Cannes-2026-1-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-white-satin-dress-with-dupatta-at-Cannes-2026-1-585x836.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.azafashions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tara-Sutaria-wearing-white-satin-dress-with-dupatta-at-Cannes-2026-1-150x214.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<p><br><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86615556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86615556 BCX0\">T<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86615556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86615556 BCX0\">hen came her main red-carpet moment \u2014 cinematic in every sense. Wearing a pearl-white&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86615556 BCX0\">Vivienne Westwood gown<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86615556 BCX0\">, Tara embraced full Elizabeth Taylor-coded glamour, anchored by the breathtaking&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW86615556 BCX0\">Messika<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86615556 BCX0\">&nbsp;\u201cTuraco\u201d necklace<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86615556 BCX0\">&nbsp;featuring 53-carat diamonds and rare green stones. 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