Indian beauty and style took center stage at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, as a dynamic lineup of homegrown icons lit up the red carpet with confidence, couture, and cultural pride. From viral sarees to boundary-pushing ensembles, Indian women didn’t just participate, they dominated.
Farhana Bodi emerged as one of the festival’s earliest and most impactful style stars. Her bold pink outfit quickly went viral, earning her a place on nearly every global best-dressed list. The glamorous look, paired with her signature poise, made her one of the most photographed personalities at Cannes this year. Bodi’s presence wasn’t just noticed, it was celebrated, reaffirming her status as a fashion force on the international stage.
Alia Bhatt also created a fashion moment by closing Cannes in a historic Gucci saree, the luxury brand’s first-ever Indian drape, styled by Rhea Kapoor in understated gold. Janhvi Kapoor made a stunning debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. At the AmfAR Gala, she donned a vintage 1989 Yves Saint Laurent black velvet jacket, paired with a custom Anamika Khanna skirt and an archival YSL hat from 1987, delivering a high-fashion statement that critics and fans widely praised. Earlier, Kapoor paid tribute to her late mother, Sridevi, with a blush pink Tarun Tahiliani ensemble adorned with pearls. She also turned heads in a mint-green Anamika Khanna gown rich in antique gold embroidery, and a heritage-inspired look for the premiere of her film Homebound.
This year’s Cannes Festival didn’t just welcome Indian talent, it was owned by them. With each step, each statement, and each stitch, these women brought India to the world stage in ways both modern and deeply rooted. Cannes 2025 will be ed not just for the films, but for the unstoppable force of Indian fashion that ruled the red carpet.