16-05-2025
‘Going To Cannes Isn't Based On Merit', Says Uorfi Javed After Visa Rejection
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Uorfi Javed said that walking the Cannes red carpet is not an achievement, but an opportunity to promote oneself.
Two days ago, fashionista Uorfi Javed revealed that she received an opportunity to make an appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, but couldn't make it as her visa got rejected. Now, she shared a note on Instagram, stating that walking the Cannes red carpet is not an achievement unless one's film is being premiered. She revealed the 'truth' behind going to Cannes, explaining that brands often sponsor influencers or celebrities to attend, or individuals can even buy tickets to the film festival. She added that it is not an achievement for anyone, but an opportunity to promote oneself.
On Friday, Uorfi Javed took to her Instagram stories and wrote, 'Going to Cannes is an opportunity which isn't based on your merit. Brands buy tickets to the red carpet and give them to influencers/celebrities to represent the brand. Individuals can also buy tickets. Walking the Cannes red carpet is not an achievement, not even for me. It's an opportunity to promote yourself. That's the truth. Here I said it."
She further added, 'Unless you're film is being premiered at the festival (yeah then it's an achievement), other than that anyone can do it (if you have money or brands are ready to sponsor you)." Check out her Instagram story below!
On Wednesday, Uorfi had shared a post that read, 'I haven't been uploading anything or been seen anywhere cause I was going through a phase. My business didn't work. I tried a bunch of other different things only to face rejections." She added, 'Got an opportunity to go to Cannes through Indie Wild. (Big big thank you to diipa khosla and kshitij kankaria) But as the fate would have it, my visa got rejected."
Uorfi shared that she believes rejections aren't the end, but rather a push to work even harder. She went on to encourage her followers to share their own 'rejection stories" to help support and uplift others. She wrote, 'I'm sure a lot of you guys must be going through rejections yourself and I would love to know your stories. Let's support and uplift each other." Concluding her note, she added, 'Every rejection is an opportunity if you look carefully. After so many rejections in life. I am not stopping and so should not you."
Uorfi Javed is known for her unconventional and bold fashion sense. She often hits the headlines for her one-of-a-kind, unique outfits, and continues to push the boundaries of creativity in the fashion world.
Uorfi, who appeared in several television shows such as 'Bepannaah', 'Meri Durga', and others, shot to fame in 2021 after participating in the reality show Bigg Boss OTT 1. She also appeared in the film Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 in 2024, and the reality series 'Follow Kar Lo Yaar' which premiered last year on Amazon Prime Video.
First Published:
May 16, 2025, 14:03 IST
