Ashok Saraf dominates Cannes at the age of 78! Won the hearts of the world on the red carpet with wife Nivedita.

Tezzbuzz Desk – At the age of 78, Ashok Saraf did what made the fans of Indian cinema emotional. The veteran actor of Marathi cinema stepped on the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival 2026 for the first time and won everyone’s hearts with his presence. This was not just his debut, but also became a proud moment for Indian and especially Marathi cinema.

On this special occasion, his wife and actress Nivedita Saraf was also seen with him. Both of them entered the red carpet holding hands, pictures and videos of which are becoming increasingly viral on social media. Fans are praising the simplicity and elegance of this couple.

While glamorous Bollywood and international stars are often seen on the red carpet of Cannes, this time the culture and simplicity of Marathi cinema attracted everyone’s attention. Ashok Saraf made his presence felt in a classic style wearing a white coat and black pants. Whereas Nivedita Saraf looked very beautiful in traditional Maharashtrian saree.

The duo proved that real stardom is not created just by glamour, but by years of hard work, art and love of people.

Ashok Saraf is one of those actors of Indian cinema who has entertained the audience for decades with his brilliant acting and tremendous comic timing. He has played many memorable characters in both Marathi and Hindi industries.

People still remember his work in popular projects like Karan Arjun and Hum Paanch. In the 80s and 90s, he created his own identity and made a place in the hearts of millions of viewers.

His debut at Cannes 2026 became a very special and emotional moment for the fans. Many people on social media called it a historic moment of Marathi cinema. Some users wrote that finally the real talent is getting respect on the international platform.

Fans are continuously praising the pairing of Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Saraf on Reddit and social media platforms. People say that artists like Ashok Saraf are the real identity of Indian cinema, who have entertained generations with their art without any pretension.