Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Cannes 2025 Look Sparks Buzz Over Cultural Statement

At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads with a breathtaking appearance on the red carpet, donning a regal white saree adorned with intricate golden details. The ensemble, designed by Manish Malhotra, was complemented by striking red jewelry that added a vibrant flair to her look. However, it was her bold display of sindoor, the traditional vermillion worn by married Hindu women, that ignited widespread discussion across social media platforms.

Fans and online commentators were quick to interpret Aishwarya’s choice of sindoor as a possible nod to Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces’ recent retaliatory strike against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Social media posts with one user stating, “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan slays it like the OG queen of Cannes in ivory saree and flaunts sindoor.” Another user remarked, “My queen came and shut down not only the red carpet but also all the people who were yapping on about divorce rumours,” referencing speculation about her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan.

The actress’s appearance was celebrated for its elegance and cultural resonance, with many praising her for embodying Indian tradition on a global stage.