13-05-2025
Simi Garewal to make Cannes red carpet debut for Aranyer Din Ratri screening
Veteran actor Simi Garewal is all set to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival, where she will attend the screening of the 4K restored version of Satyajit Ray's 1970 classic 'Aranyer Din Ratri.'The 77-year-old actor, who played the role of the tribal Santhal girl Duli in the Bengali film, will be attending the screening under the Cannes Classics section on May veteran actor, known for her iconic films like 'Karz', 'Chalte Chalte', and 'Mera Naam Joker', shared a video on Instagram and gave a glimpse of her picking out an outfit for the special occasion.
"So I've finally decided as to who will design my ensemble for the red carpet in Cannes!! It's on 19th May, when we present my film with Ray, Aranyer Din Ratri, restored by Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, and the Heritage Foundation. Because I love their aesthetics...I've chosen @karleofashion (sic)" she the video here:
The actor will wear an ensemble from Karleo, a couture label established by Karan Berry and Leon global screening will be attended by Sharmila Tagore and filmmaker Wes Anderson, among other presenters. The two will also be joined by Purnima Dutta, Margaret Bodde of The Film Foundation, and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur of the Film Heritage Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to kick-start on May 13 at the French Riveria, will celebrate Satyajit Ray's film as part of its commitment to preserving and promoting heritage prestigious film festival, which will conclude on May 24, will witness a plethora of Bollywood stars walking the red carpet and highlighting Indian cinema on the global platform.
