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5 days ago
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Latest Post About Cannes Has An Abhishek Bachchan Connection
New Delhi: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's glamorous looks from the Cannes 2025 Film Festival has been the talk of the town. The actress has now shared another BTS video from her experience this year on social media. What caught everyone's attention was the background music in the video which is Tere Bina from her film Guru, alongside Abhishek Bachchan. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been hailed as the OG queen of the French Riviera, ever since her debut in 2002 with Devdas. Every year, fans eagerly wait for her to arrive and make a statement, and this year the internet was particularly impressed with her picks. What Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shares an all-new BTS video from Cannes 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AishwaryaRaiBachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb) The video featured her first look where she wore a white and golden saree by Manish Malhotra. There was an amalgamation of her pictures, along with Manish Malhotra sketching the design, and his moodboard for the same. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's choice of music for the video was Tere Bina from Mani Ratnam's Guru, where she was seen alongside Abhishek Bachchan. Why The Background Music From Guru Is Special The 2007 film Guru directed by Mani Ratnam was led by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan. The film also had Mithun Chakraborty, R Madhavan, and Vidya Balan in key roles. Tere Bina composed by AR Rahman was the romantic track of the film, which gives glimpses of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's onscreen chemistry. Hence, having it as a background music in her Cannes BTS moments, indeed is a special touch. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes 2025 Looks The actress's first look for the film festival this year was a Manish Malhotra white and gold banarasi saree. The saree features a couture-gown drape and was accompanied by a sheer train with exquisite gold embroidery and sequin work. She complemented the look with jewellery featuring rubies and uncut diamonds. Her second serve was a Gaurav Gupta body-fitted gown which was titled Heiress of Clam. The custom-made piece was in the shades of silver, gold, charcoal, and black. She added a dramatic flair with a banarasi brocade cape with the inscription of Sanskrit shloka from the Bhagavad Gita. In A Nutshell Aishwarya Rai Bachchan treated fans with the perfect roundup of her Cannes 2025 moments with a BTS video. The background song was Tere Bina from her film Guru, where Aishwarya Rai Bachchan played the role of Abhishek Bachchan's onscreen wife.
NDTV
23-05-2025
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Peddi Director On Why He Cast Janhvi Kapoor Opposite Ram Charan: "I Always Wanted A Crazy Heroine In My Film"
New Delhi: Peddi starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead started their first scheduled shoot in Hyderabad recently. This is the first time Janhvi Kapoor will be seen sharing screen space with Ram Charan. In an exclusive conversation with Filmfare, director Buchi Babu Sana spoke about why he always wanted a crazy heroine for his film, and how Janhvi Kapoor came to be a part of the project. Buchi Babu Sana said, "I always wanted a crazy heroine in my film. It'll be the talk of the town and get craze and traction. I believed in having a great combination. Janhvi Garu is a top performer and her addition will not only bring a new dimension to the narrative but also add charm to the storytelling." The excitement for Peddi is sky-high as is the first-time pairing of Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan. The director further revealed how Janhvi had loved the script of Peddi, the first time he narrated it. Buchi Babu Sana added, "She was very excited with the role, story, set up and the couldn't stop resisting playing the part." For the unversed, Janhvi Kapoor is all set to play a village belle in Peddi. Her south debut was with Jr NTR in Devara: Part 1 which saw her in a similar role. On the work front, Janhvi Kapoor was recently at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival, with her film Homebound. The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and has Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead along with her. The film received a 9-minute standing ovation at the event. Janhvi also has Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan and Param Sundari with Sidharth Malhotra.
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23-05-2025
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How Karan Johar's Knee Rattled When He Met Martin Scorsese And Leonardo Di Caprio In Shah Rukh Khan's Berlin Suite
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Homebound, produced by Karan Johar, premiered at Cannes 2025. Martin Scorsese serves as an Executive Producer for the film. Karan Johar expressed immense pride in his collaboration with Scorsese. New Delhi: Karan Johar's production Homebound has made waves at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and led by Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, the film received a 9-minute standing ovation as it was screened in the Un Certain Regard category. One of the many highlights of the film is having American Filmmaker Martin Scorsese as an Executive Producer for Homebound. In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter recently, Karan Johar recalled the first and only moment he had met Martin Scorsese, and how it left his knee rattling. Karan shared, "My first and only meeting with him was in Shah Rukh Khan's suite in Berlin. Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio walked in, and my knees started rattling a little bit. They were there for Shutter Island (2010). He was talking to Shah Rukh about archiving Indian cinema. I was just watching them, and in my head, I remember having a thought, 'Will there ever come a day when I have a conversation with him about cinema?' I was just sitting there like a fan of a filmmaker. We had My Name Is Khan (2010) as the opening night film at that festival. We even invited him to the show, and he said he would try." Furthermore, Karan expressed his deep gratitude for seeing his name alongside Martin Scorsese for a film, Homebound bankrolled by Dharma Productions. Karan added, "I'm thinking about it... I have a feature film which is helmed by Neeraj Ghaywan, and that is the most important part for me... But, at the same time, there is a film that Dharma has produced, which also has a Martin Scorsese credit in it. I don't think, even in my wildest dreams... If someone told me this, I would be thinking, 'What are you smoking? That's never going to happen.' It's happened. I can now die and go to heaven or hell, or whoever's accepting me. I have a film which has Martin Scorsese's name along (with mine)." Karan concluded by saying he has no idea how to act cool about such a big achievement, and that he is extremely excited and elated.
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23-05-2025
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Aishwarya stuns at Cannes 2025 despite red carpet mishap with Helen Mirren
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lit up the Cannes 2025 red carpet yet again, capturing global attention with her stunning presence. After making waves on Day 1 with a regal ivory saree and striking red sindoor – sparking fan speculation and media buzz – the actress turned up the heat in her second appearance, embracing bold glamour and theatrical elegance that stole the spotlight. During her presence at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the 'Devdas' actress displayed her grace and elegance when her costume was unintentionally stepped on by star Helen Mirren. And she remained composed and calm despite the unexpected wardrobe mishap. Aishwarya was representing the cosmetics brand L'Oreal at the Cannes 2025 film festival. From May 13 to May 24, the French Riviera is hosting the 78th edition of the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. AISHWARYA-RAI-2-CANNES Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns or Day 2 look at Cannes 2025 Stunning in a custom Gaurav Gupta creation called "Heiress of a Clam," Aishwarya grabbed attention on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Thursday. The actor's outfit included an ivory Banarasi brocade cape that was handcrafted in Varanasi and a black velvet gown embellished with elaborate silver and gold beadwork. Allia Al Rufai styled the dress, and Aishwarya Rai draped it with a pre-made shawl-inspired cape on both sides. The Sanskrit shloka from the Bhagavad Gita that was written on the cape's back was the main highlight of her eye-catching ensemble. The star wore her hair in the traditional side-parted wavy style. Her signature bold red lipstick completed her appearance. She accessorised with flowery diamond rings and elegant drop earrings. Images of Aishwarya leaving for the day 2 with her daughter Aaradhya by her side appeared on a number of the actor's fan pages. She elevated like a refreshing vintage look. The actress is a frequent Cannes attendee and ambassador for L'Oréal Paris, concluded her red carpet moment with a classy Indian gesture by folding her hands, the 'namaste' gesture that received praise from both on-ground and online. Cannes 2025: Aishwarya Rai accidental 'wardrobe malfunction' on red carpet Veteran actor Helen Mirren accidently stepped on Aishwarya's flowing cape during her Cannes 2025 debut on her day 2 appearance. Aishwarya carried a big cape in her hands while wearing a black gown for the occasion. The minor wardrobe mishap, which occurred by chance, was handled with grace by the Devdas star, who remained unfazed and elegant throughout the moment. The photo opportunity was momentarily paused as Aishwarya's cape slid down to her elbow due to the incident. The actress managed to salvage the photo opportunity with ease, smiling cheerfully and composedly while adjusting her cape and striking her position again. Social media quickly reacted to the chance moment. After realizing her error, Helen is seen in the video apologising to Aishwarya. Aishwarya Rai with Cara Delevingne & Helen Mirren at Cannes 2025 — senorita (@arghasrk129) May 22, 2025 Netizens reaction on day 2 look of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes 2025 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan received widespread praise on social media for the dignified way she handled the incident. Users across platforms lauded her calm and composed reaction, calling it a mark of true elegance. Beyond the incident, her striking fashion choices on both days of the festival also won fans over, with netizens flooding social media with admiration for her bold experimentation and timeless grace. 'Thank you Helen, your scarf stumble was the real Cannes hero move… she cleared the way for Aishwarya Rai's black dress to steal the show," one fan wrote, while another commented, 'Wow, she handled it with grace'. For day 1, one fan commented, 'Bade ghar ki thakurayan". 'Roop bhi hai , Gun bhi aur daulat bhi," another wrote, bringing back her perfect line from the movie. 'The only chaand who has no daag,' another Devdas reference was dropped. And another fan praised 'Aaj se hum bhi zameendar honge, energy.' For her day 2 look; Gushing over her look, one of the fans praised the actress and wrote, "OMG! The Queen Dazzles in black. No one can beat her", while another person wrote, "Sexy lady on the Floor." Meanwhile, a third user wrote, "Once a diva always a diva ! "Queen has arrived", another comment said. Another fan wrote, "Queen is back".
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22-05-2025
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Cannes 2025: Janhvi Kapoor's Hilarious Reaction To Being Called 'Plastic' As She Gets Ready
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Janhvi Kapoor's film "Homebound" received a 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes. A BTS clip of Kapoor preparing for Cannes went viral, showcasing her humor. She addressed trolls playfully, saying, "They are going to say it is plastic." New Delhi: Janhvi Kapoor is currently riding high on the success of her film Homebound which got a 9-minute standing ovation at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. Helmed by Neeraj Ghaywan, and co-led by Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, the film was warmly received after its screening in the Un Certain Regard category. Janhvi has also been serving some glamorous looks as she takes over the French Riviera. Now a BTS clip of her getting ready for Cannes 2025 has emerged on social media. It went viral on Reddit where she is seen saying, "I look mesmerising. I look breathtaking. I cannot wait to eat." 'I am Stunning, I am Beautiful Haters gonna say it's plastic, who cares?' - Janhvi kapoor. by u/Chai_Lijiye in BollyBlindsNGossip But what caught everyone's attention was her playful take on trolls, when she said, "They are going to say it is plastic, but who cares?" Her team was left in splits when she made the candid remark. Last year, Khushi Kapoor had also spoken at length about cosmetic surgery while promoting her film Loveyapa. The Kapoor sisters have often been trolled and asked about it, and they have continued to be graceful about it as they have mentioned it is a personal choice. Janhvi's film Homebound which won hearts at Cannes 2025, has Martin Scorsese as its Executive Producer, while Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra have produced it. The plot of the film revolves around two friends hailing from a village in North India, who suddenly find their friendship going through a trial when they pursue jobs as police officers.
