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News18
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Uorfi Javed Has Her Own Fashion Moment In Mumbai After Cannes Visa Rejection
Last Updated: Uorfi Javed, who was unable to attend Cannes 2025, flaunted her fashion game in Mumbai with yet another creative outfit that left fans awestruck! Internet sensation and fashionista Uorfi Javed recently hit the headlines after she revealed that she was invited to attend the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, but couldn't make it as her visa got rejected. However, undeterred by the setback, the diva decided to bring the red carpet vibes to Mumbai instead! Known for her creative sartorial choices, she made heads turn with yet unique and creative look that left fans stunned. She revealed that this was supposed to be her Cannes red carpet outfit. On Friday night, Uorfi Javed made a dazzling appearance in Mumbai. She was spotted by the paparazzi, wearing a sparkly red dress that was not only stunning but also dynamic! Much to everyone's surprise, the unique dress had petal-like elements on the skirt that could open and close like a blooming flower! Uorfi turned the streets of Mumbai into her personal runway, and she was seen happily posing as the petal-like layers on her dress opened and closed, mimicking the elegance of a blooming rose. The outfit blended art and fashion, and fans were blown away by it! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) One fan commented, 'Ye hota hai asli creativity," while another one wrote, 'Definitely better than so many at recent met gala celebrity." A third comment read, 'You don't need metgala or Cannes, they need you," while another netizen wrote, 'Wowwww……she deserves Cannes festival entry…..but sadly visa rejected." Uorfi also shared the efforts that went behind making her Cannes outfit. Sharing a video of her and the design team working on the dress, she wrote, 'This was suppose to be the Cannes red carpet outfit . This still isn't complete thoda jaldi jaldi me banaya tha , but looks good. Shoutout to the team @metalbenderstudio @swetagurmeetkaaur for working day and night for this outfit. Shoutout to @rahul_shirkar @soumya_ameria for trying so hard to make sure everything was smooth." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uorfi (@urf7i) Uorfi Reveals Why She Isn't Going To Cannes 2025 On Wednesday, Uorfi 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 Diippa Khosla and Kshitij Kankaria) But as 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. Meanwhile, yesterday, 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. '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 wrote. First Published:
Economic Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Cannes controversy: Uorfi Javed exposes price tag behind red carpet dreams after visa rejection
Uorfi Javed revealed her Cannes Film Festival invitation was thwarted by a visa denial. She candidly shared her views on the event's red carpet, dismissing it as overrated unless linked to a film premiere. Uorfi emphasized that brand sponsorships often facilitate attendance, highlighting that financial means, rather than merit, often dictate who walks the carpet. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular fashion influencer and content creator Uorfi Javed recently disclosed that she had received a chance to attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year. However, due to her visa being denied, she was unable to make the trip. In a follow-up message shared on her social media, Uorfi expressed a candid opinion about the significance of walking the Cannes red carpet, calling it overrated unless it's tied to a film emphasized that it isn't necessarily a personal triumph, as the opportunity is often facilitated by sponsorships or even outright ticket to Instagram on Friday, Uorfi shared a story where she explained how appearances at Cannes are often orchestrated by brands. She wrote, 'Going to Cannes is not about talent or recognition. Many companies purchase access to the red carpet and invite influencers or celebrities to represent them. It's a marketing tool. In fact, anyone with the financial means or a sponsorship can walk that carpet. So no, it's not a personal milestone. Not even for me. It's just a platform for visibility. That's the honest truth.'She continued, 'Unless your movie is premiering at Cannes, then yes, it holds weight and is something to be proud of. But in all other cases, anyone with the right resources can do it. It's about money and exposure—not merit.'Earlier in the week, Uorfi had also shared a heartfelt update regarding her personal struggles, including a recent business setback and her rejected visa application. She admitted that she had been inactive on social media because she was going through a tough time. 'My business venture didn't succeed. I tried multiple avenues, but all I encountered was rejection after rejection,' she added that the opportunity to attend Cannes had come through Indie Wild, and expressed her gratitude to Diipa Khosla and Kshitij Kankaria for their support. However, the excitement turned into disappointment when her visa application was declined. Yet, rather than dwell on the failure, Uorfi chose to find strength in the experience. 'Many of you are probably dealing with rejections too. I'd love to hear your stories. Let's support each other. Every setback can be a stepping stone if you choose to see it that way.'With striking honesty, Uorfi's reflections remind her followers that appearances can be deceiving and that true success lies in resilience, not red carpets.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cannes controversy: Uorfi Javed exposes price tag behind red carpet dreams after visa rejection
Popular fashion influencer and content creator Uorfi Javed recently disclosed that she had received a chance to attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year. However, due to her visa being denied, she was unable to make the trip. In a follow-up message shared on her social media, Uorfi expressed a candid opinion about the significance of walking the Cannes red carpet, calling it overrated unless it's tied to a film premiere. She emphasized that it isn't necessarily a personal triumph, as the opportunity is often facilitated by sponsorships or even outright ticket purchases. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Uorfi shared a story where she explained how appearances at Cannes are often orchestrated by brands. She wrote, 'Going to Cannes is not about talent or recognition. Many companies purchase access to the red carpet and invite influencers or celebrities to represent them. It's a marketing tool. In fact, anyone with the financial means or a sponsorship can walk that carpet. So no, it's not a personal milestone. Not even for me. It's just a platform for visibility. That's the honest truth.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Khai thác toàn bộ năng lượng mặt trời năm 2025 — Lắp đặt, bảo trì và nâng cấp hệ thống Tấm Pin Mặt Trời | Quảng Cáo Tìm Kiếm Tìm hiểu thêm Undo She continued, 'Unless your movie is premiering at Cannes, then yes, it holds weight and is something to be proud of. But in all other cases, anyone with the right resources can do it. It's about money and exposure—not merit.' Earlier in the week, Uorfi had also shared a heartfelt update regarding her personal struggles, including a recent business setback and her rejected visa application. She admitted that she had been inactive on social media because she was going through a tough time. 'My business venture didn't succeed. I tried multiple avenues, but all I encountered was rejection after rejection,' she confessed. She added that the opportunity to attend Cannes had come through Indie Wild, and expressed her gratitude to Diipa Khosla and Kshitij Kankaria for their support. However, the excitement turned into disappointment when her visa application was declined. Yet, rather than dwell on the failure, Uorfi chose to find strength in the experience. 'Many of you are probably dealing with rejections too. I'd love to hear your stories. Let's support each other. Every setback can be a stepping stone if you choose to see it that way.' With striking honesty, Uorfi's reflections remind her followers that appearances can be deceiving and that true success lies in resilience, not red carpets.
Mint
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Uorfi Javed says attending Cannes isn't based on ‘merit' after visa rejection: ‘Not an achievement, even for me'
Fashion enthusiast, Bigg Boss fame Uorfi Javed recently shared that walking the Cannes red carpet is 'not an achievement' unless someone's film is being premiered at the festival. In a long post, she explained how brands sponsor influencers or celebrities to attend the film festival in France. She added that people even buy tickets for the festival. Her revelations arrive after she shared that although she was set to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, it did not happen due to permit issues. Her visa was rejected. On Friday, Uorfi took to her Instagram Stories and wrote about Cannes. She said, "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.' '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)," she added. Uorfi Javed about Cannes on Instagram. Previously, Uorfi, who was to attend the festival this year, had shared about her visa rejection and business failure. She shared online: '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.' '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. 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. Every rejection is an opportunity if you look carefully. After so many rejections in life. I am not stopping and so should not you," she added. From India, several celebrities have made it to the Cannes Film Festival this year. This includes singer Aastha Gill, Laapataa Ladies fame Nitanshi Goel, Jacqueline Fernandez, Urvashi Rautela, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Karan Tacker. Alia Bhatt was scheduled to make her debut on the red carpet this year as well. However, reports claimed that she might give it a miss in light of the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan.
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Going To Cannes Isn't Based On Merit', Says Uorfi Javed After Visa Rejection
Last Updated: 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
