Mumbai: Fresh reports have indicated that actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may still attend the Cannes Film Festival despite speculation surrounding her absence from the event earlier this year. While rumours on social media had suggested that the actress could skip the festival, recent reports have stated that she may appear at the closing ceremony scheduled for May 23.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has become one of the most recognisable Indian faces associated with the Cannes Film Festival over the years, with her appearances consistently attracting attention from film audiences and fashion enthusiasts.
Reports suggest delayed appearance at Cannes
Earlier speculation surrounding the actress emerged after her absence from the festival’s initial events prompted discussion among fans online.
According to recent reports, Aishwarya was unable to travel to France earlier due to unspecified reasons. However, reports now suggest that she is expected to attend the closing ceremony of the festival.
There has been no official public confirmation from the actress regarding her appearance at the time of reporting.
Her Cannes appearances have traditionally been among the most closely followed moments for Indian audiences during the international film event.
A long association with Cannes
Aishwarya first attended Cannes in 2002 during the premiere of Devdas alongside Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Following her appointment as the face of an international beauty brand, her appearances gradually became one of the major highlights for Indian viewers at the festival.
Over the years, she has been recognised for several memorable fashion moments on the Cannes red carpet.
Among her most talked-about appearances was her Cinderella-inspired blue gown designed by Michael Cinco in 2017, which generated widespread discussion across social media and fashion circles.
Her butterfly-themed appearance in 2018 also received significant attention and appreciation.
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Brand interaction sparks discussion online
Discussions regarding Aishwarya’s participation also gained momentum after social media users tagged the beauty brand associated with her and asked about her absence from Cannes this year.
One user reportedly requested the brand to feature and celebrate the actress more frequently, describing her presence as distinctive.
The official account responded by indicating that Aishwarya has consistently attended Cannes over the years, further fuelling speculation about her possible appearance this year.
The exchange attracted attention among fans and generated further conversation regarding her participation.
Aishwarya’s Cannes journey created history
Apart from her red-carpet appearances, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also achieved an important milestone for Indian cinema at Cannes.
In 2003, she became the first Indian actress to serve on the Cannes jury, marking a significant achievement at an international film platform.
The milestone continues to be regarded as one of the important moments for Indian representation at the festival.
Meanwhile, several Indian personalities have already attended the 2026 edition of Cannes, including Alia Bhatt, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aditi Rao Hydari, Mouni Roy, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Urvashi Rautela.
With the festival approaching its final days, audiences continue to wait for official confirmation regarding Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s expected appearance.
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