The wait is over! Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has now confirmed that she will make her debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year. This exciting news comes two years after she left fans in awe with her elegant saree look at the 2023 Met Gala. Now, everyone is eager to see what she will wear for her grand Cannes appearance.
Alia has become one of the most respected actresses in Bollywood and is also rapidly making a mark across the globe, known for taking on unique and challenging roles. Over the years, she has won many hearts with her acting skills and fashion choices. In 2023, she gained worldwide attention at the Met Gala, where she wowed the crowd with her traditional yet modern Sabyasachi saree look. Now, in 2025, she is set to walk the Cannes red carpet for the first time, marking another major milestone in her career.
Alia Bhatt announced the news to her fans few days ahead of her birthday, which she celebrated with the media. During an informal meet-and-greet with the media, alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor, she shared her excitement about attending Cannes. She said, “This is going to be my first year when I’m going to Cannes. So I’m very nervous and very excited, and I’m also now trying my hand at new makeup looks and videos. I put up a makeup tutorial of my own at the beginning of the year. Now my, you know, my team is like, Why don’t we try something that you’ve never done before, like blue eyeshadow or pink eyeshadow or something like that?”
The 78th Cannes International Film Festival is set to take place from 13-24 May 2025. Cannes is known for its grand red carpet moments, and the ‘Jigra’ actress’ presence will surely be one of the highlights. Fashion experts and fans can already start to guess what she might wear, hoping she will bring a mix of Indian tradition and modern elegance to the event.
On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Vasan Bala’s ‘Jigra,’ where she starred alongside ‘The Archies’ actor Vedang Raina. The film received mixed reactions from audiences. Currently, she is working on ‘Alpha,’ her first movie in the YRF Spy Universe, alongside Sharvari. She also has other exciting projects lined up, including ‘Love and War,’ where she will share the screen with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. This film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
