23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt puts Cannes debut speculation to rest, confirms debut via Instagram story
Cue the drumroll and clear the red carpet, because Alia Bhatt is officially Cannes-bound and ready to cause fashion and cinematic mayhem on the French Riviera. After a chaotic week of swirling rumours, political speculation, and social media investigation, And the Darlings actress was spotted at Mumbai airport looking every bit the luxe diva that she is.
Alia Bhatt spotted at the airport ahead of Cannes debut
Wrapped in a beige Gucci trench and paired with a white figure-hugging top, vintage-style blue denims, and dark aviators, Alia did what she does best, served casual cool with high-fashion credibility. She flashed a quick smile to the paparazzi before strutting inside, not stopping to pose, as if to say, 'Let the mystery simmer.'
Her departure squashes days of internet whisperings that she had cancelled her debut appearance due to heightened Indo-Pak tensions following the April Pahalgam attack. Some gossip portals even suggested the delay had something to do with Cannes' fashion code drama, and honestly, we were lowkey here for the chaos.
But Alia cleared the air like the queen she is, no dramatic PR note, just a vibey Instagram post showing off her travel essentials. Among them? James Clear's Atomic Habits, a glam-packed makeup pouch branded with L'Oréal Paris's 'I'm worth it,' and a caption that read simply: 'Off we go.' Fashion girlies, intellectuals, and loyal stans, everyone felt seen.
Alia Bhatt to walk the carpet with Aishwarya Rai?
Alia will be gracing Cannes as part of her ongoing collab with L'Oréal Paris, the festival's official beauty partner. She joins an already star-studded Indian lineup this year that includes Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (the Cannes queen herself), Janhvi Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Anupam Kher, making the 2025 edition one of India's most powerful showings on the global stage.
And as Aishwarya is also there for L'Oréal, there is a possibility that we might see them walk together.
