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In 2025, as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turns 52, it’s the right time to revisit some of her most amazing worldwide style appearances. She has gone from one sculptural couture gown to another and has even draped herself in traditional Indian sarees at the international red carpets, and has, time and again, demonstrated that she is not only a Bollywood diva but a global fashion icon. Here are some of her best looks from international events over the years. Cannes 2002 — A Regal Debut Aishwarya made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Devdas, wearing a stunning yellow Neeta Lulla saree. She paired it with traditional heavy jewellery, representing Indian style gracefully on an international stage. This was not simply an appearance on the red carpet—it marked the beginning of a new era, paving the way for her as one of the very few Indian actresses who later became a regular at Cannes. Cannes 2022 — “The Birth of Venus” Gown Aishwarya, at the Cannes Film Festival 2022, walked the red carpet in an extremely striking look by Gaurav Gupta. The pink-toned sculptural dress, which was based on the "Birth of Venus" by Botticelli, featured thousands of glass beads and crystals and took thousands of hours to construct. The flight cape and breathtaking figure of the dress made a couture declaration that was artistic, feminine, and bold. Cannes 2018 — The Butterfly Gown In 2018, Aishwarya was seen in an incredible design by Michael Cinco, which was described as a butterfly-inspired creation. The dress featured a long train and was richly embroidered. The colours, violet and midnight blue, made her overall appearance very striking and elegant. The gown eventually became a memorable milestone: glamorous, daring, and never to be forgotten. Cannes 2017 — The “Cinderella” Moment Her most widely circulated fashion moment on the internet was the one in 2017 when she wore a powder-blue gown that was scarcely distinguished from that of Cinderella. The elegance of the ballgown, the powder blue colour, the perfection of the wavy hairstyle — it was like a story of fantasy being presented on the red carpet. Cannes 2025 — Tradition Meets Red-Carpet Glamour At Cannes in 2025, Aishwarya returned in a regal look that merged Indian heritage with international glamour. This look marked her strong comeback at the red carpet and also her versatility. She was seen in an extremely luxurious ivory saree that was heavily embroidered with gold and silver zardozi, and she paired it with loud statement jewelry and sindoor that was clearly visible—a symbolic nod to tradition. Once again, her styling was a testimony to the fact that she can very easily put Indian culture on the global map with style and effect. This article is authored by Rakshita.
