Aishwarya Rai’s Regal Cannes Look Has Fans Seeing Paro Reincarnated
Aishwarya Rai Stuns at Cannes, Fans Draw Paro Comparisons
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is once again turning heads at the Cannes Film Festival. Her latest appearance at the premiere of ‘The History of Sound’ had fans buzzing, with many drawing comparisons to her iconic role as Paro in the Bollywood classic ‘Devdas’.
A Saree Fit for a Thakurani
Dressed in a pristine white Manish Malhotra saree adorned with a regal train and glittering ruby necklaces, Aishwarya exuded an undeniable aura of royalty. Her signature red sindoor and bold makeup only added to the regal effect, sending waves of nostalgia through fans who couldn’t help but remember Paro’s fierce elegance.
Social Media Erupts
Fashion and Bollywood pages across social media were flooded with pictures and videos of Aishwarya’s stunning look. Diet Sabya, a popular anonymous fashion watchdog, aptly summed up the reaction with a witty caption: “OH SHE BROUGHT THE MARTINEZ TO A SCREECHING HALT LMAOOO. Not a soul blinked. Waiters dropped trays. Champagne paused mid-bubble. Girls in archival Gaultier turned their heads. The girlies and the gays knew.”
Paro 2.0?
Fans couldn’t get enough of the comparisons to Paro, praising Aishwarya for effortlessly recreating the timeless look with a modern twist. Comments flooded in, referencing iconic lines from ‘Devdas’ and marveling at her ability to embody Paro’s spirit.
Beyond the Red Carpet
At the festival, Aishwarya is representing the cosmetics brand L’Oreal. This year’s Cannes Film Festival boasts a strong Indian presence, with filmmaker Payal Kapadia on the main competition jury, Bollywood legends Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal attending the premiere of ‘Aranyer Din Ratri,’ and director Neeraj Ghaywan presenting his film ‘Homebound.’
