The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened on 13 May 2025 along France’s Riviera, unveiled by a striking poster of a sun‑worshipper reclined on golden sands. Hollywood and European luminaries—Leonardo DiCaprio, Mylène Farmer, Robert De Niro, Quentin Tarantino, Laurent Lafitte, and jury member Juliette Binoche—are slated to grace the famed steps this season.
From India, debutante Nitanshi Goel drew instant applause in an ebony‑and‑metallic gown from Jade by MK: a strapless silhouette with a corseted torso, intricate bullion embroidery, and a fishtail hem trailing sheer tulle. The finely cinched waist sculpted a statuesque profile against the paparazzi flashes.
At the Women in Cinema gala, Jacqueline Fernandez delivered theatrical flair in a scarlet corset dress. Ballooning sleeves framed the neckline, while a dramatic train amplified her entrance, reinforcing her reputation for fearless red‑carpet statements.
Urvashi Rautela embraced maximalist colour, swirling sapphire, ruby, and canary panels into a kaleidoscopic gown crowned by a matching jewelled tiara. Her talking‑point accessory: a crystal‑paved parrot clutch, reportedly worth about ₹4.68 lakh, spotlighted by fashion commentator Diet Sabya.
Actor Taha Shah Badussha fronted the Marché du Film in support of Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery. He posed beside the Carlton Hotel wearing a burgundy pin‑stripe suit tailored by Dhruv Sehgal, projecting Old‑World polish.
Veteran performer Anupam Kher debuted at Cannes ahead of his feature Tanvi The Great. He chose a timeless black tuxedo, pristine white shirt, and classic bow tie—a nod to understated sophistication amid Riviera glamour.
Sunny shores, haute couture, and cinematic prestige merge once more as Cannes 2025 unfurls its crimson tapestry.
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