Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s royal look at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival has left the social media world abuzz. Wearing a radiant white saree offset by a bold red sindoor, the actress not only amazed fashion fans but also sparked more serious discussion from fans and commentators.
A Symbol Beyond Fashion?
Though most approved of Aishwarya sporting Indian tradition proudly in an international forum, others think that her appearance might have more than fashion sensibilities behind it. Increasing the number of responses online were speculations by users and citizens that the red sindoor was a low-key reference to Operation Sindoor—the Indian Army’s counterattack on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, carried out between May 7 and 8, followed the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 25 Indians and one Nepali national.
Aishwarya Rai has given the biggest shoutout and support to Operating Sindoor by donning Sindoor for her highly anticipated Cannes appearance which is far more impactful and iconic than simply posting about the mission on a insta story. pic.twitter.com/BXKoMjA8UY
— I love Aishwarya ❤️ (@centurysum1) May 21, 2025
Social media was quick to draw parallels. One user commented, “Representing Operation Sindoor,” while another wrote, “She dedicated this to Operation Sindoor. Such a beautiful lady.” Others saw her red sindoor as a gesture of strength and solidarity: “I’m so proud of Aishwarya Rai. Regardless of all the hate, she showed up as strong and as beautiful as ever.”
This is her tribute to operation Sindoor & Indian soldiers at Cannes
Proud to be her fan #AishwaryaRaiBachchan #Cannes2025 @adgpi #OperationSindooor pic.twitter.com/FUlu5qHidj— Aishwarya Rai Fan ❤ (@in_aishwarya) May 21, 2025
A Subtle Response to Rumours?
Others also took her conservative appearance to be a subtle but stern answer to constant gossip surrounding her wedding with Abhishek Bachchan. The pair has been subject to public attention since 2024 because of fewer outings together in public and minimal social media engagement. Recent shared outings, though, ended most of the gossip.
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What’s Next for the Bachchans?
Professionally, Aishwarya was last spotted in Ponniyin Selvan: II, essaying the legendary character of Nandini. Abhishek Bachchan was recently seen in the Amazon Prime original Be Happy, following a series of OTT hit streaks.
