Alia Bhatt was spotted at the L’Oréal Paris Gala Dinner at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where she wore a floral brocade outfit.
On Thursday, singer-influencer Aarti Khetarpal’s Sanatan Dharma-themed look was revealed, in which she was seen on the Cannes red carpet with the Bhagavad Gita in her hand and a purse with ‘Hare Ram’ written on it.
Earlier, Alia Bhatt walked the red carpet in Cannes on Wednesday evening in an ice-blue gown. She was seen in a Cinderella avatar during the premiere of her film “A Woman’s Life”.
Alia Bhatt with other L'Oréal Paris ambassadors pic.twitter.com/gZ8hCGpAwG
— Alia's nation (@Aliasnation) May 13, 2026Hours before her red carpet appearance, Alia Bhatt shared photos and videos of her look on her Instagram Story, tagging L’Oréal Paris.
Cannes, the world’s most prestigious film festival and cultural event, began on May 12. The festival will continue on the French Riviera until May 23. Five looks of Alia Bhatt from Cannes have been revealed so far.
Punjabi actress Roop Gill makes her Cannes debut
Punjabi actress Roop Gill made her Cannes red carpet debut. She sported a desi look. Sharing a photo on Instagram, she captioned it, “Punjab soil on the Cannes carpet.” She had “Chaddi Kala” written on her dress in Punjabi.
Other celebrities walk the Cannes red carpet
Apart from Alia Bhatt, the Cannes looks of Urvashi Rautela and Iulia Vantur have been revealed. Aishwarya Rai, Mouni Roy, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Ahsaas Channa will be walking the Cannes red carpet. Actress Tara Sutaria is also set to make her Cannes red carpet debut.
Actress Iulia Vantur walked the Cannes red carpet on Wednesday to promote her short film Echoes of Us. She wore an ice-blue turquoise gown designed by designer Tamara Ralph.
Aarti Khetrapal adopted the Sanatan Dharma theme
Aarti Khetrapal stole the show at the Cannes Film Festival with her Sanatan Dharma-themed look. Aarti appeared on the red carpet in a traditional lehenga inspired by Lord Krishna and Vrindavan culture. Her look included a Tulsi kanthi mala and the Bhagavad Gita, which she held in her hand.
Sharing photos on social media, Aarti linked it to her spiritual journey. She expressed gratitude to Maharishi Ved Vyas, her gurus, and the saints who showed her the path of devotion.
India’s regional cinema will dominate Cannes 2026
Alia Bhatt: The Indo-American film Bombay Stories will also be screened at Cannes. Based on Manto’s novel, it tells the story of sex workers living in Bombay in the 1930s. Directed by Rahat Shah Kazmi, the film will be attended by actress Mouni Roy.
The 40-year-old Malayalam film Amma Ariyan will also be screened in Cannes as part of its classical section.
The Palme d’Or will be awarded on the last day
The Palme d’Or is Cannes’s most prestigious award. It is presented to the best film in the festival’s main competition. It is considered Cannes’ highest honor. This year, the festival runs from May 12-23. The Palme d’Or will be presented on May 23rd.
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