The Cannes Film Festival 2025 officially begins today and will run through May 24, 2025, promising nearly two weeks of global cinema, red carpet fashion, and star-studded appearances. The festival’s theme this year is ‘Lights, Beauty and Action’, reflecting confidence, self-worth, and the belief that everyone is inherently deserving.
While global celebrities are expected to attend, Indian celebrities are also making headlines with a strong presence across screenings, premieres, and jury roles.
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Indian Celebrities Attending The Cannes Red Carpet 2025
| Celebrities | Cannes 2025 Appearance |
| Aishwarya Rai Bachchan | Returning Attendee |
| Alia Bhatt | Debut Appearance |
| Urvashi Rautela | Returning Attendee |
| Sharmila Tagore | Attending Special Screening |
| Simi Garewal | Attending Special Screening |
| Janhvi Kapoor | Cannes Debut, Attending Global Premiere of 'Homebound' |
| Ishaan Khatter | Cannes Debut, Attending Global Premiere of 'Homebound' |
| Karan Johar | Cannes debut for Homebound |
| Neeraj Ghaywan | Director of Homebound |
| Jacqueline Fernandez | Returning Attendee |
| Payal Kapadia | Jury Member |
| Nitanshi Goel | Cannes Debut |
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The undisputed queen of Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, returns to the festival where she has been a fixture for over two decades. Initially attending the premiere of ‘Devdas’ alongside Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Aishwarya later became a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, cementing her regular presence at this international event.
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Alia Bhatt
As one of L'Oreal Paris' newest brand ambassadors, acclaimed actor Alia Bhatt prepares for her first-ever Cannes appearance. Expressing her anticipation about walking one of the world's most prestigious red carpets, Bhatt stated, "There's something absolutely special about firsts."
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Urvashi Rautela
Another familiar face at Cannes, Urvashi Rautela, will again grace the festival's red carpet this year, continuing her relationship with this global cinematic celebration.
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Sharmila Tagore
Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore makes a meaningful return to Cannes, where she first appeared in 1962. This year, she will attend a special screening of Satyajit Ray's restored classic ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ (1970), where she starred opposite Soumitra Chatterjee. The restoration work was completed by The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project at L'Immagine Ritrovata, in collaboration with Film Heritage Foundation, Janus Films, and The Criterion Collection.
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Simi Garewal
Simi Garewal will make her red carpet debut at the prestigious event on May 19, 2025. She will walk the red carpet for the screening of her film ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ (1970), directed by Satyajit Ray. Simi shared a video on Instagram of her selecting dresses for the event, teasing her followers with her fashion choices. Her caption read: "So I've finally decided as to who will design my ensemble for the red carpet in Cannes!!"
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Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter
The global premiere of ‘Homebound’ brings stars Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter to the Cannes spotlight. Known for her fashion-forward choices, Kapoor is expected to make a statement on the red carpet. Similarly, Khatter, whose style blends traditional and contemporary elements, will likely showcase sophisticated attire for his Cannes debut.
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Karan Johar
Dharma Productions' Karan Johar, producer of ‘Homebound,’ will join his film's team at Cannes. Famous for his flamboyant and distinctive fashion sense, Johar's red carpet appearance is highly anticipated by fashion watchers.
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Jacqueline Fernandez
Jacqueline Fernandez is set to walk the Cannes red carpet for the second time, joining the lineup of Indian celebrities.
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Neeraj Ghaywan
Director Neeraj Ghaywan leads his ‘Homebound’ team to Cannes, returning to the festival where his debut film ‘Masaan’ won two awards in 2015. This homecoming represents a full-circle moment in the filmmaker's career.
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Nitanshi Goel
After the success of 'Laapataa Ladies', 17-year-old actress Nitanshi Goel is set for her Cannes Film Festival 2025 debut. Nitanshi, who portrayed the character Phool in Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed film, will walk the red carpet as one of the representatives of L’Oréal Paris, a beauty brand associated with Cannes for nearly three decades.
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Payal Kapadia
After winning the Grand Prize for her film ‘All We Imagine As Light,’ filmmaker Payal Kapadia takes on the prestigious role of jury member at this year's festival. She joins a distinguished list of Indians who have served on the Cannes jury, including Deepika Padukone (2022), Vidya Balan (2013), and Sharmila Tagore (2009). Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen was the first Indian to receive this honour in 1982.
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As the festival unfolds over the next ten days, these Indian celebrities will represent the country's rich cinematic heritage and contemporary talent on one of cinema's most influential international platforms.
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