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Mint
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Ruchi Gujjar's tribute to PM Modi at Cannes 2025 faces backlash, ‘No true Rajput would ever…'
Ruchi Gujjar, an emerging model and actor, wore traditional Kundan jewellery draped in gold as she walked the Cannes 2025 red carpet in a full wedding look. However, Minister Narendra Modi received a particular shoutout in her avatar. What caught everyone's attention was Ruchi Gujjar's elaborate necklace along with a traditional deep neckline. The lockets had PM Modi's image, which became the highlight of her bold fashion statement. Wearing a gold lehenga designed by Roopa Sharmaa, her outfit included gotta patti and mirror embroidery. She also wore a custom necklace with pictures of PM Modi surrounded by red enamel lotuses, pearls and Kundan. The remainder of the attire featured zardozi embroidery, a lehenga that would be appropriate for a Rajasthani wedding. Her dress had an all-gold, heavily decorated, mirror-worked colour scheme. The 78th annual Cannes Film Festival started on May 13 and would conclude on May 24. On Day 8 of the prestigious film festival, the former Miss Haryana made the statement. After winning the title of Miss Haryana 2023, Gujjar swiftly turned to acting and modelling. She is now charting her own path in the entertainment industry. A graduate of Maharani College in Jaipur, she abandoned the Pink City for the bright spotlights and movie sets of Mumbai. She has a growing fan following after being well-known in the music video industry and appearing in songs like "Heli Mein Chor" and "Jab Tu Meri Na Rahi". Social media users gave negative reactions to Ruchi Gujjar's Cannes 2025 look. Some of them found it inappropriate to pay a tribute to PM Modi while wearing a revealing dress. One user wrote, 'The placements of Modi badges is dangerous.' 'Feeling sad for Modi-ji. He will be devastated after watching this,' wrote another. 'You went to represent the nation or to make all of us embarrassed?' wrote one user. 'I'm from Rajasthan and this is OFFENSIVE at best. Good job in maligning the cultural fabric of my state for a red-carpet gimmick. And, the monstrous neckpiece with the PM's face on it? Grotesque,' commented another. 'Who the hell is she, and why she's invited at Cannes with such sad couture to represent India?' wrote another. 'Which state's heritage is this? She has written Rajasthan in the caption. Have you ever seen any Rajput woman wearing something like this? In their traditional attire, not even a corner of their body is visible, and here she is displaying her body. No true Rajput would ever call this cheap display their culture,' commented another user.
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Business Standard
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Cannes 2025 Day 8: Meet Ruchi Gujjar who turned heads with Modi necklace
The Cannes Film Festival is not only a celebration of global cinema but also a major stage for bold fashion statements. This year was no exception, as celebrities and influencers used the red carpet to showcase their most daring outfits. Making her Cannes debut on Tuesday, rising Indian model and actor Ruchi Gujjar dared to stand out — with a striking outfit that came with a twist. On Day 8 of the presitigious film festival, Gujjar – a former Miss Haryana – donned a golden lehenga. But it was her necklace, featuring images of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that grabbed eyeballs and set her apart on the red carpet. Cannes 2025 day 8: Who is Ruchi Gujjar? Beyond the flashlights and glamour of the red carpet, Ruchi Gujjar is charting her own path in the entertainment industry. A graduate of Maharani College in Jaipur, she abandoned the Pink City for the bright spotlights and movie sets of Mumbai. After winning the title of Miss Haryana 2023, Gujjar swiftly turned to acting and modeling. She has a growing fan following after being well-known in the music video industry and appearing in songs like "Heli Mein Chor" and "Jab Tu Meri Na Rahi." But it has not been an easy journey for her. Growing up in a Rajasthani Gujjar family, Ruchi had to defy ingrained cultural norms in order to pursue a profession in film industry. Indian Actor and Model Ruchi Gujjar at Cannes film festival 2025 India at Cannes 2025: Ruchi Gujjar turns heads on the red carpet Ruchi Gujjar, an emerging model and actor, wore traditional kundan jewelry, draped in gold, and dripped in Rajasthani regalia as she walked the Cannes 2025 red carpet in a full wedding look. However, PM Modi received a particular shoutout in her avatar. Wearing a gold lehenga designed by Roopa Sharmaa, the outfit included gota pati and mirror embroidery all over it. A custom necklace with pictures of PM Modi surrounded by red enamel lotuses, pearls, and kundan. The remainder of the attire featured zardozi embroidery, a lehenga that would be appropriate for a Rajasthani wedding, and an all-gold, heavily decorated, mirror-worked color scheme. Other Indian celebs who attended 2025 Cannes film festival Day 8 • Aditi Rao Hydari Aditi Rao Hydari looked stunning in a hand-embroidered gown called "Celestial Aura" on her first red carpet appearance at Cannes 2025. Rahul Mishra Couture at the 78th Cannes Film Festival featured Aditi Rao Hydari channeling divine energy. • Janhvi Kapoor The world premiere of Janhvi Kapoor's film, Homebound, has finally arrived at Cannes. Her appearance was the ideal combination of elegance and glamour. In a custom-made skirt and corset designed by Tarun Tahiliani, Kapoor looked stunning. Rhea Kapoor styled the ensemble. • Ishaan Khatter Wearing a royal rich maroon velvet jacket, Khatter's custom made outfit by Gaurav Gupta gave off an air of royalty. He accessorised his ensemble with black sunglasses and black trousers. • Karan Johar Karan Johar adopts a style influenced by the baroque while wearing a beautiful white long coat with intricate button and shoulder accents. The coat adds with wide black trousers, ruffled neck and sleeves give it a theatrical flair. His slicked-back hair, shiny black shoes, and spectacles finish off the glossy polished look, making a true red carpet impression.
India.com
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Ruchi Gujjar, A Former Miss Haryana 2023 Who Ditched Gowns For Rajasthani Lehenga Choli And Wore PM Modi Necklace At Cannes Film Festival 2025
New Delhi: Indians are shining at the ongoing prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 at the French Riveria. Former Miss Haryana 2023 Ruchi Gujjar recently walked the red carpet ditching the gowns and dresses instead she opted for a desi look in heavy-duty golden lehenga choli. But what caught the attention of everyone was her Padmavat inspired necklace featuring pendants of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face. Who Is Ruchi Gujjar? Model-turned-actress Ruchi Gujjar wore the pendants featuring the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Chopard Caroline Universe Dinner. She graduated from Maharani College in Jaipur, and shifted to Mumbai to pursue her dream of working in movies. She has featured in a few music videos, including Jab Tu Meri Na Rahi and Heli Mein Chor. Ruchi Gujjar's Cannes 2025 Outfit Her outfit—a stunning gold lehenga crafted by Roopa Sharmaa—sparkled with intricate mirror work, Gota Patti, and delicate embroidery, beautifully embodying the regal artistry of Jaipur. The gleaming gold fabric and meticulous detailing offered a contemporary take on traditional Rajasthani fashion. To complete the look, Ruchi draped a handcrafted Bandhani dupatta by Zaribari, designed by Ram, adorned with rich Zardozi and Gota Patti embellishments. This accessory paid homage to Rajasthan's rich textile legacy and its profound spiritual ties to Indian culture. 'Wearing this dupatta felt like I was draping the soul of Rajasthan,' she said. On Wearing PM Modi Necklace Ruchi told IANS, 'The necklace is more than jewelry—it's a symbol of strength, vision, and India's rise on the world stage. By wearing it at Cannes, I wanted to honor our Prime Minister, whose leadership has taken India to new heights.' She further explained, 'Prime Minister Modi has redefined India's image across the world. I wanted to carry that pride with me, and this necklace was my tribute to his leadership. Representing Rajasthan and India at Cannes is not just a moment for me—it's a message to the world about who we are.' The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is scheduled from May 13 to 24, 2025.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ruchi Gujjar turns heads at Cannes 2025 in ‘PM Modi' necklace: Who is she?
The Cannes Film Festival is not only a premier celebration of global cinema but also a major stage for show-stopping fashion. This year was no different, with the red carpet transforming into a runway for actors and influencers to debut their boldest looks. On Tuesday, emerging actor and model Ruchi Gujjar made her Cannes debut in a striking ensemble. But what truly grabbed attention was her choice of jewellery: pendants featuring the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which she wore to the Chopard Caroline Universe Dinner. Gujjar paired the pendants with a dramatic gold lehenga that showcased Indian craftsmanship. 'The necklace is more than just jewellery, it's a symbol of strength, vision, and India's rise on the world stage. By wearing it at Cannes, I wanted to honour our Prime Minister, whose leadership has taken India to new heights,' she said, as reported by The Financial Express. A post shared by Ruchi Gujjar (@ruchigujjarofficial) Her lehenga, designed by Roopa Sharmaa, featured a deep gold palette and was lavishly adorned with gota patti embroidery, mirror work, and intricate hand embroidery. Hailing from Rajasthan, Ruchi paid homage to her roots through the ensemble that exuded royal elegance. She completed the look with a handcrafted Bandhani dupatta from the atelier of Zaribari, created by designer Ram and enhanced with delicate Zardozi detailing. 'Wearing this dupatta felt like I was draping the soul of Rajasthan,' she said. While her appearance at Cannes put her in the global spotlight, Gujjar's journey to stardom began in 2023. A graduate of Maharani College in Jaipur, she relocated to Mumbai to pursue her dream of working in the film industry. The former Miss Haryana 2023 has since made a name for herself in the world of music videos, with popular tracks like Jab Tu Meri Na Rahi and Heli Mein Chor. Coming from a traditional Gujjar family in Rajasthan, Ruchi had to challenge long-standing societal norms to carve a path in the entertainment industry. 'Since I belong to a Gujjar family, there, women are not allowed to work as I am working,' she said in an interview with BollywoodMDB. 'It was difficult to change how people think about women working in Bollywood. I want to be an inspiration in our community, who fought against the will of people's thoughts. And I am the only one from my community who has come so far in the Bollywood industry,' she said. Her journey was made possible in part by the support of her family, especially her father. 'My mother was very scared when I said I wanted to go to Mumbai to work in Bollywood; however, she's quite proud of me that I've come so far. My father has always been very supportive since day one, now my entire family is supporting me,' she said. With her stardom rising and a handful of successful projects under her kitty, Gujjar has her sights set on bigger dreams. 'I would love to work in South (Indian) movies since audiences love them,' she said.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cannes 2025: Ruchi Gujjar wears Modi face necklace, turns heads with traditional look and message of national pride
Actress Ruchi Gujjar chose tradition and symbolism at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where she wore a custom-made necklace featuring the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Along with the necklace, she embraced Indian culture with a golden Rajasthani lehenga and a Bandhani dupatta, combining national pride with regional heritage. Her appearance drew attention not only for fashion but for its message on India's presence on the global stage. Traditional look reflects Rajasthani heritage Ruchi Gujjar walked the Cannes red carpet in a gold lehenga designed by Roopa Sharmaa. The outfit was heavily embellished with traditional mirror work, Gota Patti, and detailed embroidery from Jaipur's artisanal traditions. The blouse, matching the lehenga, had a deep neckline with zardozi work, paired with a handcrafted Bandhani dupatta by Ram of Zaribari. "Wearing this dupatta felt like I was draping the soul of Rajasthan," said Ruchi in a statement. The dupatta included zardozi and Gota Patti details, representing the textile culture of the state. The Modi necklace and its message The standout accessory in Ruchi's Cannes appearance was a necklace designed with the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The piece was crafted with traditional Rajasthani motifs, representing Modi's signature look. Speaking about the necklace, Ruchi said, "The necklace is more than jewellery—it's a symbol of strength, vision, and India's rise on the world stage. By wearing it at Cannes, I wanted to honour our Prime Minister, whose leadership has taken India to new heights." She completed her look with matching jewellery, including earrings, maang tikka, bangles, and red alta on her hands. Background and career journey Ruchi Gujjar hails from Mehara Gujarwas Khetri village in Rajasthan and graduated from Maharani College in Jaipur. Coming from an army family, she later moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting. She is known for appearing in music videos such as Jab Tu Meri Na Rahi, Heli Mein Chor, and Ek Ladki alongside Aman Verma. Ruchi has previously spoken about the challenges she faced entering the entertainment industry, especially coming from a community where women are not traditionally encouraged to join Bollywood. 'It was difficult to change how people think about women working in Bollywood. I want to be an inspiration in our community,' she said. While her mother was initially hesitant about her career path, she is now proud of her achievements. Her father has been a constant supporter. Ruchi also expressed interest in acting in South Indian films, stating that she appreciates the support and admiration audiences have for that industry.
