Alia Bhatt, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, was all set to make her much-anticipated debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. However, as per recent reports, her red carpet appearance has been postponed due to the current geopolitical tensions between india and Pakistan. The actor was reportedly scheduled to walk the red carpet on the festival’s opening night, May 13.
Doubts Over Alia’s Cannes Outing
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film festival began on May 13 and will run until May 24.
“As the L'Oreal ambassador, alia was supposed to make her Cannes debut. She was slated to attend the grand opening ceremony, for which she had to fly over the weekend. But in the current times of geopolitical tension between india and Pakistan, she wanted to express solidarity with the country and decided against going,” Mid-Day quoted a source as saying.
With the situation reportedly de-escalating following a ceasefire, there is still hope for Alia’s participation. The festival is 11 days long. Of course, there were several activities planned around her today and tomorrow, but she is still contemplating whether she can make it in the coming days. It will also depend on her schedule back home,” the source added.
According to a Hindustan Times report, sources close to the actress revealed that alia and her team are expected to release an official statement regarding her Cannes appearance soon.
What We Know About Alia’s Cannes Debut
Alia’s planned debut at Cannes is tied to her role as the face of L’Oréal Paris. She is expected to join fellow brand ambassador aishwarya Rai at the iconic event.
At the time of the announcement, alia had shared her excitement, saying: “There’s something special about firsts — and I’m so excited to make my festival de Cannes debut this year, an iconic celebration of cinema and self-expression. It is such an honour to represent L’Oréal Paris at the Festival with this year’s theme, ‘Lights, beauty and Action’. To me, beauty is about celebrating individuality, confidence, and self-worth. It’s limitless, it’s unique. I'm proud to stand with a brand that celebrates every woman’s journey and empowers them to shine in their light.”
Alia previously appeared with aishwarya Rai at paris Fashion Week in 2024, representing L’Oréal Paris on the global stage.
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