Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again proved why she’s hailed as the undisputed Cannes Queen. On Wednesday, the former Miss World turned heads on the Cannes red carpet, not just with her fashion but also with a bold cultural statement. Draped in a stunning white saree that radiated elegance, it was the vivid streak of sindoor (vermilion) in her hair parting that truly captured the spotlight and stirred conversations both online and in the media.
Celebrities Shower Love on Aishwarya’s Iconic Look
As fans praised her royal look, several celebrities from Bollywood and the entertainment world joined in the admiration. The post featuring her sindoor look received love reactions from the likes of Anushka Sharma, Bhumi Pednekar, Vaani Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Masaba Gupta, Sophie Choudry, Nikita Dutta, Himanshi Khurana, and Kusha Kapila, among others. Actor Richa Chadha, who has often expressed her admiration for Aishwarya, crowned her “Queen” in the comments.
Sindoor as a Statement: Reaffirming Tradition or Silencing Rumours?
Aishwarya’s decision to wear sindoor on an international platform sparked intense discussions online. For many, it was seen as a graceful reaffirmation of her Indian identity and marital commitment, especially amid persistent speculation about tension in her marriage with Abhishek Bachchan. Fans interpreted the sindoor as a subtle yet firm response, silencing gossip and celebrating tradition on a global stage.
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Unexpected Connection to Operation Sindoor
Interestingly, some social media users drew parallels between Aishwarya’s red sindoor and the Indian Army’s recent retaliatory Operation Sindoor, carried out from May 7 to 8, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. While there is no official statement linking the two, netizens saw her red sindoor as a powerful cultural symbol resonating with patriotic undertones, especially in the emotional aftermath of the tragedy that claimed 26 lives.
Aishwarya and Abhishek’s Career Paths
On the work front, Aishwarya was last seen in Ponniyin Selvan: II, directed by Mani Ratnam, where she reprised her acclaimed role as Nandini. She has yet to announce her next cinematic venture. Meanwhile, Abhishek Bachchan recently starred in Be Happy on Amazon Prime and will soon appear in Housefull 5 and Raja Shivaji.
Aishwarya’s Cannes appearance, combining tradition with global glamour, has once again reaffirmed her place not just in cinema but also in the cultural imagination of a nation.
