Decoding Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Cannes 2026 Red Carpet Look

Bollywood's eternal queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has once again owned the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

This year, she made her grand appearance alongside her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, turning heads with timeless elegance and mother-daughter charm.

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Some Key Highlights of Aishwarya's Look at Cannes 2026

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Aishwarya dazzled in a custom midnight-blue mermaid silhouette gown by designer Amit Aggarwal. The "Luminara" creation featured intricate crystal vein embroidery, sculptural shoulders, and took over 1,500 hours to craft. She added a delicate sheer dupatta, soft side-parted waves, and statement jewellery for a radiant glow.⁠

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– With Aaradhya: Mother and daughter twinned in chic all-black outfits at Mumbai airport while heading to Cannes. Aaradhya complemented her mother's grace, making their bond the highlight of the trip.

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– Stylist: Styled by Mohit Rai, the look celebrated light in motion and contemporary Indian couture on the global stage.

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Moments: Aishwarya also shone in an ethereal pink ensemble at L’Oréal Paris' "Lights on Women's Worth" awards. This marks her multiple appearances at Cannes, where she continues to reign as the undisputed Queen.

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