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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
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".
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns in white saree with ruby necklaces at Cannes red carpet, completes her look with sindoor: ‘Queen of Cannes'
Fans of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wait all year long for her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet and this year too, fans have been waiting for a glimpse of Aish at the French film festival. On Wednesday, Aishwarya walked the red carpet in a stunning white saree as she completed her look with a collection of ruby necklaces. She completed her look with a thick line of sindoor (vermilion) on her head. In some parts of India, sindoor is worn by married women to signify that their marital status. Aishwarya waved at her fans, and also posed with a namaste as she walked the carpet. Fans were elated to see the star and quickly labeled her as the 'Queen of Cannes.' One of her fans wrote, 'Now that's what you call a comeback ❤️❤️ Queen of Cannes for a reason ❤️' Another fan, who seemed to be very pleased with Aishwarya's fashion here, wrote, 'Finally she slayed and broke her curse. Oh my god! It feels like we just won a war.' In the past, Aishwarya has experimented a lot with her looks at the film festival and while some of them have been crowd pleasers, some of her looks have also drawn a polarising response. A post shared by VOGUE India (@vogueindia) Aishwarya reached Cannes with her daughter Aaradhya on Tuesday. Aishwarya is there as a part of her association with Loreal. She has been attending the festival since 2002 and has appeared on the red carpet almost every year #AishwaryaRai G.O.A.T. ❤️🙇♂️👑🗺️🇮🇳🙏 Aishwarya Rai has arrived at Nice en route to Cannes with her daughter Aaradhya and manager Archana Sadanand. 1st 3 AVs courtesy of her makeup artist Kavye Sharma 4th – — Arijit Bhattacharya (@Aishusforever) May 20, 2025 Aishwarya first attended the festival for her film Devdas with Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. 'It wasn't for an individual but the entire team of 'Devdas' and it meant a lot to us because it was quite unexpected. Because we were showcasing our film and getting that kind of reception that we did was truly overwhelming. So the first makes it so memorable imagine to have first experience and one like that so that is something and I don't think anyone in the world can take away from us and that is something that will always make us feel thankful for having that experience for us to cherish and recount forever,' she told IANS a few years ago.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
THROWBACK - Aishwarya Rai's childhood Ad has fans call Aaradhya her ‘Carbon Copy'
A vintage photo of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from her childhood had gone viral, drawing attention for a reason that's close to home, her uncanny resemblance to her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan . The picture, taken for a pencil brand's print advertisement, features a young Aishwarya dressed in a white collared top and matching headband, resting a pencil gently on her cheek while flashing an innocent smile. Shared across fan pages and nostalgia-themed social media accounts, the photo has stirred conversations online. Fans can't get over the resemblance The moment the photo surfaced, fans quickly noticed how much little Aaradhya looks like her mother at that age. 'Her kid is a carbon copy of her,' one user commented, while another said, 'Aaradhya resembles Aishwarya so much!' The overwhelming consensus in the comments section was one of admiration and astonishment, with many noting how genetics had worked their magic in the Bachchan family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Beauty with grace, Across generations This isn't the first time Aishwarya Rai has been praised for her grace and grounded presence. In a resurfaced interview clip shared by a fan page, when asked whether she considered herself the most beautiful woman in the world, the 'Devdas' star humbly responded by naming her daughter, Aaradhya, instead. Known for her elegance both on and off screen, Aishwarya continues to set an example, not just through her legacy of work but also in the way she celebrates her family. On the work front, Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam 's epic drama movie ' Ponniyin Selvan 2 '. ETimes review for the film read, 'Vikram and Aishwarya are terrific , delivering performances that are so naked and deeply heartfelt, filmed largely in close-ups by cinematographer Ravi Varman , and adding to the vulnerability of their characters.' Aishwarya Rai Calls Rekha 'Maa'
Gulf Today
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Madhuri Dixit reveals her secret of beating boredom at the workplace
Actress Madhuri Dixit took to social media to reveal how she combats boredom while on set. Known for her striking presence on social media, the 'Devdas' actress shared a hilarious reel on the trending dialogue, 'Everyone take it in. Mental picture. Here we go. In case you wanted to see it with sunglasses, here's your shot. Hello. Okay. Thank you so much.' Sharing her reel, Madhuri wrote in the caption, 'This was supposed to be my shot...I think? #HiTeam.' In the clip, Dixit, accompanied by her team, is seen lip-syncing to the trending dialogue while wearing her sunglasses. The video ends with all her team members posing together. The 'Dhak Dhak' girl looked beautiful in a red saree, paired with a statement necklace and earrings. She styled her hair in a ponytail, and her makeup was on point. Previously, the 'Dil To Pagal Hai' actress dropped her glamorous video in a black coat and pants. She also added Karan Aujla and Neha Kakkar's song 'Aaye Haaye' to the clip. For the caption, Madhuri wrote, 'Confidence tailored to perfection. #throwbackthursday #thursday #powersuit #reelsinstagram #reelitfeelit.' She also posted a video of her with husband Dr. Shriram Nene from their appearance at the star-studded IIFA awards 2025. She captioned it, 'I had such an amazing time at the 25th IIFA Awards! I'm truly honoured to have been a part of such a special event. Being surrounded by amazing friends and creating memories that will last forever was something I'll always cherish. Feeling grateful for all these beautiful experiences. #IIFA25 #amazingfriends #memories.' On the work front, Madhuri Dixit was last seen in Anees Bazmee's horror-comedy 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,' which also starred Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, and Tripti Dimri. She will next be seen in the upcoming web show, 'Mrs. Deshpande.' The psychological thriller series will feature Madhuri in the role of a serial killer. The show, which is a remake of a French series, is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Meanwhile, Madhuri shared a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Snehlata Dixit, expressing how much she misses her. In an emotional post, the actress said that her presence is felt in every moment, reflecting on the deep impact her mother had on her life. The 'Devdas' actress shared a couple of photos featuring her late mother alongside a note that read, 'Two years without you, and not a day goes by that I don't miss you. Your love, your wisdom, and your presence are felt in every moment. Forever in my heart, Mom.' The first black-and-white photo shows Madhuri's mother from her younger days. Other photos feature the actress sitting with her mom. Madhuri's mother, Snehlata Dixit, passed away on March 11 at the age of 90. Following her mother's sad demise, the actress shared a heartfelt note along with a photograph of the two of them at home. Madhuri had written, 'Woke up this morning to find Aai's room empty. It feels surreal. She taught us to embrace and celebrate life. She gave so much to so many people.' Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
'highlight of a lifetime' for Shreya Ghoshal
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan walked up to Shreya Ghoshal and gave her a warm bear hug. Calling it the "highlight of a lifetime", the singer revealed that the global icon blessed her and asked "how are you?' Shreya took to Instagram, where she dropped a video, where Shah Rukh is seen walking up to Shreya after posing for the media. She also shared a picture with Shah Rukh from the green carpet of the event. Tagging it as the "highlight', Shreya wrote in the caption: "This was the highlight of a lifetime. Always in awe of his humility and affection- The mega star @iamsrk loved by all for a reason!! At the @iifa green carpet he gave me a warm hug and blessing asking me 'beta how are you' will be one of the warmest memories.' Taking a trip down memory lane, Shreya recalled how she kick started her career with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Devdas' starring SRK, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Jackie Shroff. "My career started with him with the film Devdas 23 years ago!! Life came at a full circle, at the 25th year of @iifaafter receiving my 10th @iifa award in the state of Rajasthan where I grew up! Gratitude to the Almighty, my family, friends and my fans,' Shreya concluded the post. On March 8, Shreya reflected on completing 25 years in the industry during IIFA 2025. She revealed that with IIFA celebrating its 25th year, she has also completed almost the same number of years in the industry. Shreya said, "With IIFA celebrating its silver jubilee, it's almost 25 years of my career as well. I don't know how it could have been any better. It's like in every sense, it's the most perfect occasion to be here. I am also happy to be performing for our beautiful Rajasthan. Just very honored- there are nominations also, so my happiness is on cloud nine at the moment.
