The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is set to witness a strong Indian presence this year, with Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and other Indian stars expected to attend the festival in France.Alia was spotted in the early hours of Monday morning at the Mumbai airport as she was leaving for Cannes.
The actress, who is attending the festival as the face of a global beauty brand, kept her travel chic look in a black coat over a white tank top, paired with jeans and boots.Alia Bhatt leaves for Cannes
Cannes Film Festival is preparing to welcome Alia Bhatt
Adding to the excitement, videos circulating online from Cannes showed huge banners featuring Alia pinned to buildings ahead of the festival. The actress will reportedly join an international lineup of celebrities, including Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda and Viola Davis, among other stars.Speaking about her return to Cannes, Alia described the experience as “incredibly special.” “Last year was an unforgettable experience, and I’m really excited to be back for what feels like an even bigger celebration this year,” the actor said in a statement. “There’s a beautiful energy here, the energy of sisterhood and the celebration of female voices, and it’s a great honor to be part of this journey with a brand that strongly advocates for the value and empowerment of women.”
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will attend Cannes Film Festival with many Indian stars
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will once again attend the festival as the global beauty brand ambassador, continuing her long-standing association with Cannes.The festival, scheduled to be held from May 12 to 23 in France, is expected to showcase diverse representation from India across the film industries and creative sectors. Director Karan Johar and actors Tara Sutaria, Mouni Roy and Pooja Batra are also expected to be part of the event.Punjabi cinema will also celebrate its presence with Amy Virk attending Cannes for the first time. Meanwhile, renowned director Ashutosh Gowariker will represent India as part of the country’s official delegation as the Director of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).Regional cinema from across the country is also expected to make its presence felt at Cannes this year. Marathi cinema will be represented by veteran actors Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Saraf, along with actress Prajakta Mali and producer Kedar Joshi. Meanwhile, Gujarati cinema will have representation through actor-producer Mansi Parekh and singer-producer Parthiv Gohil.
