As the Croisette prepares to roll out the red carpet, the 78th Cannes Film Festival is poised to be a star-studded affair, drawing luminaries from Hollywood and Bollywood to its prestigious stage. Following the glitz and glamour of the Met Gala 2025 in New York, the global spotlight now shifts to the French Riviera for another highly anticipated international event. Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that among the impressive contingent of Indian celebrities set to grace the festival, Bollywood's radiant Jacqueline Fernandez is gearing up for her second dazzling appearance at Cannes.
Jacqueline Fernandez made a memorable debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, captivating onlookers with her stunning presence in a shimmering rose gold ensemble. This year, the actress is all set to elevate the glamour quotient even further, promising another head-turning appearance on the iconic red carpet. Adding to the excitement, Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor are also confirmed to be gracing the Cannes 2025 red carpet, making it a truly noteworthy year for Indian representation at the festival.
The responsibility of judging the diverse cinematic offerings at Cannes 2025 rests with a distinguished jury panel comprising a stellar lineup of international talent. This year's jury includes Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, acclaimed Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher, celebrated Franco-Moroccan author Leïla Slimani, Congolese director Dieudo Hamadi, renowned South Korean director Hong Sangsoo, Mexican filmmaker Carlos Reygadas, and Emmy-winning American actor Jeremy Strong. Their collective expertise and diverse perspectives will undoubtedly shape the prestigious awards of the festival.
For those eager to witness the magic of Cannes 2025 unfold, the festival officially kicks off tomorrow, May 13th, with its opening ceremony scheduled for 7:15 PM local time (approximately 10:45 PM Indian Standard Time). Indian audiences can catch all the live action and red carpet moments by tuning into the official Festival de Cannes YouTube channel, ensuring they don't miss any of the star-studded arrivals and opening night festivities.
Adding to the nostalgic charm and historical significance of India's presence at Cannes this year is the return of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a Cannes veteran and an icon of Indian cinema on the global stage.6 Her appearances are always highly anticipated, and fans eagerly await to see what sartorial choices and cinematic engagements she will bring this year.
Furthermore, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore will also be gracing the festival to celebrate the world premiere of Satyajit Ray’s classic 1970 film, "Aranyer Din Ratri" (Days and Nights in the Forest). This special screening not only honors a cinematic masterpiece but also marks Sharmila Tagore's return to the prestigious festival, making it a poignant moment for Indian cinema enthusiasts.
With a blend of established icons and rising stars, including Jacqueline Fernandez's highly anticipated second appearance, Cannes Film Festival 2025 is shaping up to be a captivating celebration of global cinema and star power, with a strong and exciting representation from India.
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