Decoding Aditi Rao Hydari’s saree and sindoor look at Cannes

By Gursimran Kaur Banga | May 22, 2025 | Image: @aditiraohydari/Instagram

Graceful in red

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The power of red

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Draped in luxury

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Playful sparkle

[{"selector":"#anim-34518b3c-d325-4b95-99ac-e4d782d10474 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Her multi-hued jewellery — including a choker, earrings, and rings — added a playful contrast to the ensemble Image: @aditiraohydari/Instagram

Indian glamour

[{"selector":"#anim-cdc49cf1-3e9d-4989-9c85-1a8416c5e453 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Her bindi and sindoor stole the spotlight at the international festival, adding just the right touch of tradition Image: @aditiraohydari/Instagram

Celestial glow

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Designer’s vision

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Unmistakable design

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Touchdown in style

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