Sanskrit shlok, Banarasi cape: Aishwarya Rai's Cannes outfit celebrates India
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses on the Cannes red carpet in a Gaurav Gupta gown (Photo: Instagram/GauravGupta)
The embellishments, meanwhile, depicted an abstract rendition of the cosmos in bursts of silver, gold, charcoal and black, accented with micro-glass crystals to capture dimension and light. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gaurav Gupta (@gauravguptaofficial)In an Instagram post, designer Gaurav Gupta revealed that the Banarasi brocade cape, handwoven in Varanasi, is inscribed with a Sanskrit shloka from the holy Bhagavad Gita, a picture of which the designer exclusively shared with India Today.
Exclusive: Sanskrit shloka from the Bhagavad Gita inscribed on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes outfit.
As for jewellery, she skipped the heavy necklace in favour of multiple rings, including her signature inverted V wedding ring, and a striking pair of statement earrings. In a notable styling move, she traded her usual sleek, middle-parted hair for relaxed, side-parted beachy waves.This is not the first time Aishwarya has trusted designer Gaurav Gupta for her Cannes appearance. In 2022, she attended the prestigious film festival in a sculpted lavender gown.While Aishwarya's first Cannes 2025 red carpet look sparked speculation over her sindoor, believed to be a nod to India's strike against terrorism, her latest appearance is a tribute to her roots, her country.Must Watch
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