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Aishwarya Rai leaves for Cannes amid absence rumours, Aaradhya joins. Video

Aishwarya Rai departed from Mumbai to attend the Cannes Film Festival with her daughter, ending speculation about her absence. She greeted fans warmly despite rumours sparked by her exclusion from L'Oreal's campaign this year.

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Aishwarya Rai leaves for Cannes
Aishwarya Rai leaves for Cannes with daughter Aaradhya.

Actor Aishwarya Rai left for the Cannes Film Festival from Mumbai on Thursday with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan amid rumours around her absence from this year’s festival.

Dressed in an all-black outfit, Aishwarya smiled at paparazzi and also posed for a picture with a young fan before entering the airport.

Watch the clip here:

Fans await Aishwarya's Cannes look

Over the years, Aishwarya Rai, 52, has become one of the most recognised Indian faces at the Cannes Film Festival. So when L'Oreal Paris shared photos from its campaign featuring ambassadors including Alia Bhatt, fans quickly noticed Aishwarya’s absence, sparking outrage.

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The brand’s Instagram post fuelled speculation, with many wondering whether she would attend the festival this year.

The visuals featured ambassadors including Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, Eva Longoria and Helen Mirren. Sharing the clip, the brand wrote, “And action! The most iconic facade in Cannes is getting its festival look (sic).”

Here's the post:

Aishwarya - The Cannes veteran

Aishwarya Rai made her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002 for the premiere of Devdas, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. A year later, she returned to the festival as a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris.

Since then, Aishwarya has become one of Cannes’ most familiar Indian faces, making regular appearances on the red carpet over the past two decades.

From elaborate gowns to striking saree looks and dramatic beauty choices, her Cannes outings have consistently sparked conversation online and remained a major talking point among Indian audiences every year.

- Ends
Published By:
Anisha Rao
Published On:
May 22, 2026 00:05 IST

Actor Aishwarya Rai left for the Cannes Film Festival from Mumbai on Thursday with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan amid rumours around her absence from this year’s festival.

Dressed in an all-black outfit, Aishwarya smiled at paparazzi and also posed for a picture with a young fan before entering the airport.

Watch the clip here:

Fans await Aishwarya's Cannes look

Over the years, Aishwarya Rai, 52, has become one of the most recognised Indian faces at the Cannes Film Festival. So when L'Oreal Paris shared photos from its campaign featuring ambassadors including Alia Bhatt, fans quickly noticed Aishwarya’s absence, sparking outrage.

The brand’s Instagram post fuelled speculation, with many wondering whether she would attend the festival this year.

The visuals featured ambassadors including Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, Eva Longoria and Helen Mirren. Sharing the clip, the brand wrote, “And action! The most iconic facade in Cannes is getting its festival look (sic).”

Here's the post:

Aishwarya - The Cannes veteran

Aishwarya Rai made her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002 for the premiere of Devdas, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. A year later, she returned to the festival as a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris.

Since then, Aishwarya has become one of Cannes’ most familiar Indian faces, making regular appearances on the red carpet over the past two decades.

From elaborate gowns to striking saree looks and dramatic beauty choices, her Cannes outings have consistently sparked conversation online and remained a major talking point among Indian audiences every year.

- Ends
Published By:
Anisha Rao
Published On:
May 22, 2026 00:05 IST

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