Alia Bhatt HAILS Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during her Cannes debut, 'Aishwarya is such a huge..'

Bollywood-style icon Alia Bhatt made her stunning debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, turning heads with her breathtaking looks on the prestigious red carpet. This was her very first appearance at the event and she didn't disappoint. Alia also took a moment to pay tribute to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, one of the festival's most iconic figures. Alia made an unforgettable entrance in a soft nude sky-pretty gown from the Spring by Rhea Kapoor. Her first red carpet look was absolutely mesmerizing and her grace made it clear why she was the centre of attention. But for Alia, being at Cannes wasn't just about the fashion. It was a dream come true. In an emotional moment at the festival, Alia shared how Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been a huge source of inspiration for her. Growing up, Alia watched Aishwarya walk the Cannes red carpet, representing India with elegance and pride. She said, Around this time, everyone is on their phone, looking at the red carpet looks, looking at the beauty looks. I, for one, have actually grown up watching Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walk the carpet in all her glory and really represent India on global stage and it is always such a huge inspiration. So, it really feels very nice, like a pinch-me moment to be here. Aishwarya, who has been a regular at Cannes for years, also stunned the crowd at the 2025 festival. She vowed into iconic looks, a refined ivory Banarasi saree that blended tradition and elegance and a custom Gaurav Gupta black shimmering gown with a voluminous white cape for dramatic flair. Aishwarya's timeless beauty continues to inspire. Alia's journey at Cannes continued with a breathtaking closing ceremony look, a custom Ghaksi saree, the brand's first ever bespoke saree. This unique piece was a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, cementing Alia as a global fashion sensation. Though Alia and Aishwarya have never shared screen space, Aishwarya's legacy at Cannes and Alia's fresh presence show how Bollywood continues to shine on the global stage. Both actresses not only stole the show with their dazzling looks but also carried the pride of India to the world. Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, two legends showing the world the true meaning of elegance and grace at Cannes.