By Vaishnavi Gavankar | May 21, 2025
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan graced the red carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, once again proving why she’s called the OG Queen of Cannes.
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She wore a specially designed ivory kadwa Banarasi saree by Manish Malhotra, handwoven in Banaras using traditional techniques.
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The saree featured intricate kadwa brocade work—each motif individually handwoven with silver zari using multiple shuttles.
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Mithila Purohit embraces her natural body shape, challenging the narrow size zero ideal. Her confidence in her own curves promotes a more inclusive definition of beauty.
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Draped over the saree was a handwoven sheer tissue dupatta, edged with real gold and silver zardozi embroidery that added a royal flair.
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Mithila Purohit embraces her natural body shape, challenging the narrow size zero ideal. Her confidence in her own curves promotes a more inclusive definition of beauty.
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Her regal jewellery included an imperial heirloom set made of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds—necklace, earrings, and a bold statement ring.
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Aishwarya’s traditional sindoor in the center parting added a touch of Indian sentiment to her global red carpet appearance.
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Mithila Purohit embraces her natural body shape, challenging the narrow size zero ideal. Her confidence in her own curves promotes a more inclusive definition of beauty.
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Her sleek, voluminous hair paired with bold eyes and a soft lip perfectly balanced vintage Indian aesthetics with modern red carpet grace.
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Mithila Purohit embraces her natural body shape, challenging the narrow size zero ideal. Her confidence in her own curves promotes a more inclusive definition of beauty.
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Styled by Allia Al Rufai, the overall look kept the focus on the saree and the jewellery—clean, composed, and classy.
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The ensemble was a tribute to Indian craftsmanship—celebrating handloom weaving, traditional embroidery, and heirloom jewellery on a global platform.
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