‘Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walking carpet in all her glory…’: Alia Bhatt opens up about having pinch-me moment at Cannes 2025

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt made her debut and left fans spellbound with her breathtaking presence. In an interview from the festival, Alia revealed that she’s long admired Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, having watched her elegantly represent India at the event for years. For Alia, being at Cannes was a dream-come-true, almost like waking up from a surreal, “pinch-me” moment inspired by Aishwarya’s achievements.

Alia Bhatt’s pinch-me moment at Cannes 2025 

As I stood before Brut India at the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, my heart pounded with exhilaration! Just like everyone else during this magical season, I found myself in a trance, fixated on my phone, scouring every inch of the red carpet and scrutinizing the latest beauty trends. But let me tell you, Alia Bhatt was no exception!

She shared that seeing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan elegantly strut the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet, embodying India on a global stage, left a profound impact on her growing up.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I can tell you that attending the festival in Cannes was an utterly surreal, “pinch-me” experience for me – almost like a dream come true. The vibrant energy of the city was palpable, filled with cheerful, positive vibes that seemed to radiate from every corner. It was truly a joyous celebration of cinema, bringing together people from all corners of the globe under one roof.

Although Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan haven’t acted together in a film, there was an interesting overlap in their careers as Aishwarya shared screen time with Alia’s spouse, Ranbir Kapoor, in Karan Johar’s 2016 romantic drama “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”. Remarkably, Alia herself made a short appearance in that movie too.

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt made a captivating entrance with her debut appearance. For her maiden walk on the red carpet, she chose a graceful dress in soft hues from Rhea Kapoor’s Spring 2025 couture collection as her attire. However, it was her unique Gucci gown designed exclusively for her that stole the show during the closing ceremony.

I can’t help but be completely captivated as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once more grabs the spotlight worldwide with her stunning style! During the event, she flaunted two breathtaking looks. For her initial entrance, she chose a timeless yet elegant ivory Banarasi handloom saree.

The attire was distinctive, adorned with an elaborate lace trail on one side and a gracefully flowing extended pashmina shawl. She accessorized the traditional style by wearing a striking ruby necklace and a delicate smear of vermilion on her forehead, enhancing the cultural elegance of her attire.

In my enthusiastic fervor as a devoted fan, allow me to recount an unforgettable moment: During her second stunning appearance, Aishwarya Rai dazzled us all with a fearless fashion declaration. She donned a custom-crafted, radiant black gown that shimmered like stardust. To elevate the ensemble’s drama, she gracefully draped a voluminous, snowy white cape around her shoulders, infusing an air of regal splendor into her captivating presence.

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2025-05-26 14:37