Cannes 2025: Aishwarya Rai Flaunts Sindoor In Her Most Iconic Look, Silences Divorce Rumours
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Aishwarya Rai, who is a long-time attendee at Cannes as a L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador, looked every bit the goddess she's often hailed as.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a grand entrance at the Cannes 2025 red carpet, exuding timeless elegance in a regal white saree. She accessorised the look with a striking red emeralds chain necklace, but what truly caught everyone's attention was the bright red sindoor she wore, a first for Aishwarya at the prestigious international event.
The moment she stepped out of her car, fans erupted into cheers, chanting her name and clicking away eagerly. The actress greeted them with a warm smile and a wave, clearly overwhelmed by the love. Aishwarya, who is a long-time attendee at Cannes as a L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador, looked every bit the goddess she's often hailed as.
After a long time Aishwarya Rai in saree and I am so happy 💖😍 #AishwaryaRaiBachchan pic.twitter.com/5QmJf0qILu — God Bless Mohabbatein (@sidharth0800) May 21, 2025
Aishwarya Rai looks beautiful at Cannes. pic.twitter.com/PWR8wr9tyT — ???????????? ???????? ???? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????????? (@yourfavnook) May 21, 2025
Her face card never declines 😍❤️ #AishwaryaRaiBachchan #cannes pic.twitter.com/uJgTVAZ7Sq — Queen Aishwarya Rai Fan (@QueenAishwarya1) May 21, 2025
Her sindoor wasn't just a style statement, it came amid persistent rumours of trouble in her marriage to actor Abhishek Bachchan. The couple has been surrounded by speculation about a potential split, particularly throughout 2024. The buzz was fuelled by their sporadic public appearances and the absence of each other from certain social media posts and events. However, the couple has consistently pushed back against these rumours, appearing together at multiple events this year.
Aishwarya and Abhishek celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary on April 20, 2025. To commemorate the milestone, Aishwarya shared a heartwarming family photo featuring Abhishek and their daughter Aaradhya. Dressed in coordinated white outfits, the family radiated togetherness. Aishwarya simply captioned the post with a white heart emoji. The post received an outpouring of love, with musician Amaan Ali Bangash leaving red hearts in the comments and fans appreciating their unity. One comment read, 'Love how Abhishek's glasses match your lipstick."
Their recent joint outings and social media presence have subtly but firmly addressed the gossip surrounding their relationship.
On the professional front, Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: II, reprising her role as Nandini. Meanwhile, Abhishek Bachchan appeared in the Amazon Prime original Be Happy.
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