Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has officially touched down in France, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. As the 78th Cannes Film Festival kicks off, the Bollywood icon was spotted arriving at Nice airport with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan by her side. Dressed in a long blue coat layered over a crisp white top and paired with black wide-legged trousers, Aishwarya exuded effortless elegance. Aaradhya, equally stylish in a black coat and blue jeans, was all smiles as she received a gift from a local greeter.
The internet has erupted with love for the superstar’s return. Fan pages lit up with excitement, flooding social media with videos and photos of Aishwarya’s arrival. One fan wrote, “She is back!” while another chimed in with, “Cannes 2025—hope she rocks it!” The anticipation is sky-high, and with good reason.
Over the years, Aishwarya has become synonymous with Cannes glamour. Ever since her red-carpet debut in 2002, where she turned heads in a stunning yellow Neeta Lulla saree while promoting Devdas, she has remained one of the festival’s most enduring and enchanting presences. Whether it’s her sartorial risks or her timeless grace, Aishwarya never fails to leave a mark.
As the Cannes veteran prepares to dazzle yet again, here’s a walk down memory lane featuring some of her most talked-about looks:
2002: A grand debut in a traditional yellow saree by Neeta Lulla, proudly representing India on the international stage.
2007: Freshly married, she brought Abhishek Bachchan to the red carpet, turning heads in a sophisticated off-shoulder gown by Giorgio Armani.
2011–2012: Aishwarya embraced couture, wearing dreamy Elie Saab gowns and a graceful chikankari saree-jacket ensemble by Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla in her post-motherhood appearances.
2015: A showstopper year with two back-to-back hits—a gilded golden Cavalli gown and a dramatic ruffled Ralph & Russo number.
2016: She made headlines (and memes) for her lilac lipstick, but her delicate Elie Saab gown truly stole the show.
2017: Channeling Cinderella in a voluminous pastel blue Michael Cinco gown that remains a fan favorite.
2018: She returned in another Michael Cinco masterpiece with intricate butterfly detailing.
2019: Glamour reigned with an all-white structured gown from Ashi Studio.
2022: A bold turn with a sculptural metallic Gaurav Gupta gown and a floral Dolce & Gabbana look.
2023: A futuristic twist in a sequin-heavy Sophie Couture gown, followed by a striking Falguni Shane Peacock black corset dress adorned with gold lightning bolts and butterfly motifs.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Cannes style evolution is not just about fashion—it’s about making a statement, year after year. From regal Indian silhouettes to avant-garde couture, she has mastered the red carpet like few others. It’s no wonder filmmaker Karan Johar recently referred to her as the “Queen of Cannes.”
As fans eagerly await her first red-carpet appearance this year, one thing is certain: Aishwarya’s return promises more unforgettable moments. All eyes are on the French Riviera—because when Aishwarya arrives, fashion history is bound to be made.
