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This year at Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan honoured the Indian handloom and heritage.
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She walked the red carpet wearing a custom ivory Banarasi saree designed by Manish Malhotra.
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Making yet another unforgettable appearance at Cannes, the former 'Miss World' wore a rich handwoven kadwa Banarasi saree, elevated with a delicate tissue veil and adorned with a majestic set of heirloom rubies by Manish Malhotra Jewellery.
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While her ensemble was breathtaking, it was the sindoor on her forehead that stole the spotlight at her first Cannes appearance this year.
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Her Cannes appearance was seen by many as a quiet but powerful statement, addressing the divorce rumours and social media trolling about her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan.
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Some connected her look to Operation Sindoor and praised Aishwarya for representing Indian identity with pride at Cannes, calling her an ideal cultural ambassador.
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Crafted with more than 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds in 18k gold, the necklace commanded attention, as did the striking statement ring she wore.
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Ash made an appearance at the premiere of The History of Sound, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor.
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Styled by Allia Al Rufai and Nayaab Randhawa, Aishwarya’s appearance carried meaning beyond its visual appeal.
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