Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gives off boss-lady vibes in new photos from Cannes 2025
Days after the Cannes Film Festival 2025 ended, a few new photos of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have gone viral online. The actor is seen in a stylish mauve pantsuit, giving strong boss-lady vibes.The outfit included a well-fitted blazer with a soft satin detail, worn over a matching blouse, and paired with wide-legged pants. Aishwarya completed the look with her signature soft curls, bold red lipstick, and a statement ring. Her simple yet classy style caught everyone's attention and quickly became a hit on social media.
New photos of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from Cannes 2025 (Photo Credit: X/Groovy)
advertisementAt the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya made a grand appearance on the red carpet in multiple beautiful outfits. One of her most talked-about looks was a white and gold Banarasi saree by designer Manish Malhotra. It was styled like a gown with a long sheer trail and heavy gold embroidery. She wore a stunning 500-carat ruby necklace and uncut diamond jewellery to complete the look. A personal touch that stood out was the sindoor (vermilion) in her hair, which grabbed headlines and quietly shut down rumours of her divorce with Abhishek Bachchan.
Aishwarya also shared a behind-the-scenes video from Cannes, set to the romantic song 'Tere Bina' from her film 'Guru'. The video included special moments with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, who attended the festival with her. The video also features designer Manish Malhotra working on her look.advertisementWatch the video here: Aishwarya graced the red carpet this year as the global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris. This was her 22nd appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, a journey that started back in 2002 when her film 'Devdas' was showcased at the prestigious event.Trending Reel
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