The annual Cannes Film Festival 2026 was concluded on May 23, 2026, which drew celebrities from all over the world to attend screenings for upcoming films, attend events, and participate in festival activities. Furthermore, the weeklong festival offers a special chance for celebrities to use fashion to express their creativity, and over the years many Indian celebs have made a name for themselves for their looks at the red carpet.
Indian celebrities including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Urvashi Rautela, and Huma Qureshi were some of the most talked about looks on the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet. Indians at the Cannes red carpet brought a mixture of international luxury and Indian workmanship to the French Riviera, showcasing avant-garde shapes, couture gowns, and traditional sarees.
In this article, we will explore some of the best-dressed Indian celebrities and top Indian fashion designers on the Cannes red carpet in 2026.
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Aishwarya Rai's Cannes 2026 red carpet looks included Cheney Chan's white tuxedo with feathered boa and cat-ear shawl, Amit Aggarwal's electric blue couture fishtail gown, and Sophie Couture's delicate pink ensemble.
Aishwarya Rai has been a regular visitor and a legitimate ambassador of Indian cinema and culture since making her Cannes red carpet debut in 2002. For her first red carpet outing this year, Rai chose to wear a custom-made Amit Aggarwal gown that reportedly took more than 1,500 hours to make. The garment featured a fishtail shape, wave-like decorations, and Aggarwal's signature Crystal Vein embroidery technique.
Then, in a lovely pink gown, Aishwarya attended the Lights on Women's Worth event at Cannes in 2026. The clothing featured Swarovski crystal floral decorations in lavish colors including rose gold and copper, a corseted bodice, and Fortuny pleating. For her third look, Rai paired a Cheney Chan tuxedo with a vertical lace trim with a feathered boa and cat-ear shawl.
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Alia Bhatt, a National Award-winning Indian actress, was among the first Indian celebrities to walk the red carpet at Cannes in 2026. Bhatt wore a hand-painted outfit inspired by 1950s style for her first appearance Cannes appearance. The outfit, which was hand-painted by Basuri Chokshi and designed by Yash Patil for That Antique Piece, included a voluminous skirt, angular cups, and a corseted bodice.
Bhatt chose a unique coral-pink Tamara Ralph gown for her red carpet appearance. A thin silk voile chiffon drape from the arms completed the ensemble. Bhatt added square-cut Chopard earrings, an Asscher-cut diamond ring, and an Amrapali Jewels necklace with a 5.53-carat Golconda diamond and 168.27 carats of rare pink coral set to complete the ensemble.
Bhatt wore thick drapes and a Tarun Tahiliani chanderi dhoti skirt on her second day at Cannes. Bhatt complemented her ensemble with a little bindi, a nose ring, jhumka-style earrings, and a haathphool, bringing traditional Indian accessories to the French Riviera. Alia Bhatt opted for a steel-blue Custom Danielle Frankel ballgown for her second red carpet appearance. Drop earrings and high jewelry made of Malabar gold and diamonds completed the ensemble.
Bhatt was also among the attendees at L’Oréal Paris dinner at Cannes event, where she picked a custom off-the-shoulder corseted bodice Tarun Tahiliani ensemble featuring botanical motifs.
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Attending Cannes Film Festival, Indian actress, Aditi Rao Hyderi shared pictures of her attending the film festival activities and French Riviera in a silk tissue saree designed by Jade by Monica and Karishma. The design of the saree was inspired by Charminar, and the ivory-and-gold design featured Mughal-inspired detailing.
For red carpet, Hyderi appeared in a Tony Ward flowy neon green dress and paired with a drop neckless by Indriya Jewels. The one-shoulder gown featured layering techniques, and its metallic color made it stand out on the red carpet.
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Urvashi Rautela, who is well-known for her extravagant flair and maximalist fashion, made a comeback to the Cannes red carpet in 2026. On the first day of the event, Rautela made an appearance on the red carpet and choose to shine in a sheer, metallic gown with thousands of silver crystals, beads, and elaborate stonework. JoliPoli Couture, a Vietnamese designer brand, created the dress.
Urvashi Rautela chose a Yolanda Fashion House design, which reportedly costs Rs. 2.76 lakh, for her second appearance on the Cannes 2026 red carpet. The design has silver crystal accents across the shoulders, collar, and bodice. She also accessorized the ensemble with a silver Judith Leiber Top Handle Squares Clutch.
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Huma Qureshi, a well-known Indian actress, attended the Cannes Film Festival as well. One of her most notable appearances was in an elegant Oscar de la Renta gown with intricate gold leaf embroidery and a halter neckline.
In keeping with the stylish elegance, Qureshi made an appearance wearing a classic purple Banarasi saree that honored her Indian ancestry. Later, she changed into an eye-catching black velvet gown by Eman Alajlan. The dress had a translucent structured skirt, a sculpted bodice, and a plunging neckline.
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Model and actress, Diana Penty appeared in Cannes in a custom gold Manish Malhotra saree. The metallic and architectural details across the saree brought out a rich look, and she decided to keep accessories to a minimal. Following this, Diana, appeared in a custom Amit Aggarwal red body-hugging, high slit gown, with chic styling. She paired the look with a diamond choker by Khanna Jewelers.
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Tara Sutaria attended the Cannes Film Festival channeling old Hollywood fashion trends adorning chic and elegant styles. Making her debut at Cannes, Sutaria was seen wearing a black-and-white Finale Midi Dress by Helsa, which featured a voluminous skirt and fitted bodice.
Following this, she appeared in a simple and form-fitted black off the shoulder gown by Rhea Costa. Finally, for her third look, Sutaria chose an off-white Vivienne Westwood gown, Sutaria paired the dress with jewelry by Messika which was crafter by diamonds, emerald drops, and a center stone, along with chandelier earrings
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Punjabi actress and singer Roopinder Kaur Gill made her Cannes debut and chose to represent Punjabi Royality and fashion, appearing on the red carpet in a three-piece creation by Pitambara by Manisha including a flowy round skirt, ivory jacket, and a sheer dupatta. The sheer dupatta carried the embroidery featuring wheat motifs, paying homage to the rich farming culture of Punjab. While simple in styling, design, and color, Gill’s ensemble left a lasting impression on the red carpet.
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Celebrities and influencers alike used fashion and distinctive styles to express their individuality on the Cannes 2026 red carpet, which had one of the strongest Indian presences in recent memory. While many celebrities, like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, opted for designs by Indian designers like Amit Aggarwal, Roopinder Kaur Gill decided to use her outfit to highlight her traditional Punjabi roots. The expanding global influence of Indian fashion and celebrity culture was once again brought to light at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. On one of the most famous red carpets in the world, Indian celebrities skillfully combined tradition and modern luxury, from bold contemporary styles to handcrafted couture and traditional textiles.
