Laapataa Ladies actress Nitanshi Goel to make her Cannes debut this year

Nitanshi Goel

Actress Nitanshi Goel, who represented India at this year's Oscar Awards with her film 'Laapataa Ladies,' is all set to walk the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival 2025.

Nitanshi becomes the youngest actor to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival. She will grace the red carpet for L'Oréal Paris, the official beauty partner for the 28th year.

Nitanshi was loved for her portrayal of Phool in Laapataa Ladies and it got her significant appreciation.

Nitanshi's charm has made her a fan favourite and sharing her joy, she stated, "I came into this industry with aspirations of making things happen for me. From the incredible journey of 'Laapataa Ladies' to now standing on the global stage at Cannes, I am getting closer to realizing them. I am that girl who is representing every Indian girl out there who dreams big and is ready to go and achieve them, come what may. Being able to represent those girls at a global stage is the moment of sheer happiness. By me being on the carpet, I wish to empower each female out there who is taking charge of their life, dreams and career. It's an absolute honour."

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Cannes regular Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is going to walk the red carpet yet again this year. This will be her 23 rd year at the prestigious film festival.

Actors Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, and Ishaan Khattar are going to make their debuts at this year's Cannes.  Even actress Jacqueline Fernandes is going to make her second appearance.

Nitanshi will join the biggies this year and it is gradually making an impact on the global arena.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with expectations running high for what could be a banner edition.

All of the ingredients — an absurd number of stars, top-tier filmmakers, political intrigue — seem to be lined up for the French Riviera spectacular. Over the next 12 days, Cannes will play host to megawatt premieres including those of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” and Ari Aster’s “Eddington.”

Things get underway Tuesday with the unveiling of Juliette Binoche’s jury, a three-film tribute to Ukraine and the opening night film, Amélie Bonnin’s French romance “Leave One Day.” At the festival’s opening ceremony, Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or, 49 years after “Taxi Driver” won Cannes' top prize.

Cannes will also celebrate its opening by turning to an old favorite. A restoration of Charlie Chaplin's “The Gold Rush” is to debut Tuesday, timed to the film's centenary. (With AP Inputs)