Bollywood stars all set to bring glamour to Cannes Film Festival 2025

After a successful culmination of the Met Gala 2025 in the United States, another major event is already around the corner, Cannes 2025. This much-awaited global film festival will return with its 78^th edition on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to May 24, 2025, in the south of France.

At Cannes 2025, some of the notable Indian Celebrities are including Indian celebrities include Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and filmmaker Payal Kapadia, are also likely to grace the event.

Notably, Indian celebrities have been making their mark at the Cannes Film Festival year after year, bringing Bollywood glamour to the prestigious event.

Details of the Event:

The live coverage of the event will take place around 10:45 pm on the opening day. Viewers can catch the event on the Festival de Cannes YouTube channel. The honorary Palme d’Or will be presented during the opening night of the festival on Tuesday.

To watch, the audience must tune in to the official Festival de Cannes YouTube channel for round-the-clock live broadcasts, including red carpet moments, press conferences, and main competition highlights. For the most accurate and timely updates, visit the festival’s official website at festival-cannes.com.

About Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, held annually in Cannes, France. It showcases new films from around the globe, including feature films and documentaries, and serves as a major platform for filmmakers to gain international recognition. Alongside the Met Gala, Cannes also holds a significant place as a fashionable event.

Theme of Cannes Film Festival 2025

This time the theme of the Cannes film festival will be “With Lights, Beauty and Action as the theme, the festival focuses on self-assurance and the idea that everyone deserves to feel empowered and valued.”

Here’s a list of Celebrities likely to be seen at the Cannes Film Festival 2025:

• Alia Bhatt: Following her yesteryear Met Gala debut, Alia Bhatt is all set to make her first-ever Cannes red carpet appearance as a L’Oreal Paris global brand ambassador.
• Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: A regular at Cannes for more than 20 years, Aishwarya is once again ready to grace the red carpet.
• Payal Kapadia: After earning acclaim for her film All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix, Payal returns to Cannes not just as a filmmaker but also as a jury member this year, marking an important milestone in her journey.
• Sharmila Tagore: Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore will be seen attending a special screening of Aranyer Din Ratri, presented in a newly restored 4K version. The film, directed by Satyajit Ray, remains a landmark in Indian cinema.
• Janhvi Kapoor: Janhvi’s upcoming film Homebound is set to have its world premiere at Cannes. Known for her fashion-forward looks, all eyes will be on her red carpet ensemble as she prepares for a possible appearance.
• Ishaan Khatter: Joining Janhvi is her co-star Ishaan Khatter, who might also walk the red carpet. With his bold yet thoughtful fashion choices, Ishaan could make a striking impression in his Cannes debut.
• Karan Johar: Filmmaker Karan Johar, the producer of Homebound, is known for his flashy and dramatic style. So the chances are higher of him attending the film festival this year.
• Neeraj Ghaywan: The director of Homebound, Neeraj Ghaywan, is returning to Cannes after his 2015  Masaan won two awards. He will likely accompany his cast and crew to the film’s premiere.
• Urvashi Rautela: Model and actress Urvashi Rautela is expected to be back at Cannes, continuing her tradition of dramatic and bold red-carpet looks.

Additionally, Indian film industry veteran Anupam Kher’s second directorial in over two decades, Tanvi The Great, will also have its Cannes moment in the Marche du Film segment this year.