Netizens compare Alia Bhatt's Cannes debut outfit with Mallika Sherawat's 2017 red carpet ensemble: "Can't deny that"

Alia dazzled in an off-shoulder pink-beige Georges Hobeika gown at Cannes 2025, adorned with intricate 3D floral detailing.

Alia Bhatt made her highly anticipated debut at the Cannes 2025 red carpet on May 24, attending the festival's grand closing ceremony. She opted for an elegant off-shoulder bustier gown in ecru by Schiaparelli, adorned with delicate organza, enamel flowers, and soft ivory ruffles.

While her look was widely appreciated, it also sparked chatter online, with many drawing comparisons to Mallika Sherawat’s mermaid-style gown from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.

Mallika Sherawat has graced the Cannes red carpet time and again over the years and one of her most talked about appearance at the film festival was her stunning walk during Cannes 2017.

Alia dazzled in an off-shoulder pink-beige Georges Hobeika gown at Cannes 2025, adorned with intricate 3D floral detailing. She kept her look elegant with minimal makeup, subtle jewellery, and soft waves in her hair.  However, what sparked conversation online was the striking resemblance of her ensemble to an outfit previously worn by Mallika Sherawat, drawing unexpected comparisons between the two red carpet appearances.

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A post has gone viral on Reddit comparing the Cannes outfit of both the actresses. One comment read, “yess yess... but Mallika has that sexy aura. the diva energy radiates." while another user wrote, "Mallika has such a sunny smile. The wavy hair and that berry lip look so good with that dress." One user also pointed out, "O boy! Mallika looks fabulous! Alia as usual looks like a nobody playing dressing up."

Netizens had mixed reactions for Alia's red carpet ensemble. While many loved her gown and her overall look for her debut but others were disappointed about her hair and makeup as they felt it did not go with the look.

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At a special event honouring female filmmakers, Alia Bhatt attracted attention in a stunning blue gown adorned with jewels for her second appearance at Cannes 2025. The figure-hugging, tube-shaped dress was elaborately embellished with a constellation of tiny stones and shimmering blue gemstones, giving it a celestial appearance.

She added the perfect amount of elegance to the ethereal ensemble with a single diamond ring, subtle earrings, and a matching delicate headpiece.