Alia Bhatt dazzled on the Cannes red carpet for the first time, ending days of speculation with a stunning debut that captured hearts instantly. The actress turned heads in a soft nude off-shoulder gown embellished with white floral appliqués and a graceful fishtail hem. With her hair tied in a sleek bun and minimal accessories, Alia let her elegant look take center stage.
Her appearance comes after buzz suggesting she might skip Cannes 2025 due to the Pahalgam terror attack and growing Indo-Pak tensions. Initially expected on May 13, her absence sparked rumors that she was skipping the festival in solidarity with India.
Alia finally walked the red carpet as part of her role with L’Oréal Paris, the festival’s official beauty partner, putting to rest all doubts. She now joins a list of Indian stars who’ve made an impression at Cannes this year, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Janhvi Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Nitanshi Goel, Urvashi Rautela, and Anupam Kher.
