Cannes 2025: Alia Bhatt To Shalini Passi, Indian Celebrities Making Debut At The Film Festival

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Cannes 2025: The Indian contingent at the French Riviera is set to be a grand event. Joining the regulars like Aishwarya Rai and Urvashi Rautela at the Cannes Film Festival will be a line of debutants from actor Alia Bhatt to philanthropist Shalini Passi. 

In this article, we tell you all about the Indian celebrities who are set to make a debut at the Cannes Film Festival with its 78th edition running from 13th to 24th May. 

Indian Celebs Debuting At Cannes 2025

Alia Bhatt 

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is making a dazzling debut at the Cannes Film Festival as the global brand ambassador of L’Oréal Paris this year. In light of her stunning Met Gala debut in 2023 and the momentous Sabyasachi saree look in 2024, the Cannes is surely going to be a memorable moment for Indian fashion at Cannes. 

 

 

 

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Nitanshi Goel

‘Laapataa Ladies’ star Nitanshi Goel is set to make waves at the steps of the Palais this year with her Cannes debut. A promising actor who has been basking in the success of her debut film, Goel also becomes the youngest Indian star to debut at Cannes. She will be gracing the carpet for L’Oréal Paris. 

 

 

 

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Sharing her excitement for Cannes, she said, “I came into this industry with aspirations of making things happen for me. From the incredible journey of 'Laapataa Ladies' to now standing on the global stage at Cannes, I am getting closer to realizing them.”

Ishaan Khatter & Janhvi Kapoor 

Actor Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor’s film ‘Homebound’ will be premiering at the Cannes Film Festival. As the leading pair of the film, the duo is expected to walk down the red carpet at the Cannes.

 

 

 

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Padma Shri Paresh Maity

Joining the array of celebrities is India’s most celebrated contemporary artist, Padma Shri Paresh Maity, representing India at the global stage. 

 

 

 

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Shalini Passi 

Indian philanthropist, art patron, social media personality, and the famous wife from Netflix’s ‘Bollywood Wives vs Fabulous Lives’, Shalini Passi, is making her debut at the Cannes film festival, representing Longitude 77, an Indian creative initiative celebrating its rich artistic heritage.

 

 

 

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Talking about her debut, Passi expressed, “This collaboration is a meaningful opportunity to showcase the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship that India offers to the world on the prestigious red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival.”

Beyond stars and fashion, an exciting lineup of Indian films is also ready to take the center stage at Cannes 2025. From Anupam Kher’s debut directorial Tanvi: The Great, to Satyajit Ray’s legendary Aranyer Din Ratri’s restored screening, the Festival De Cannes celebrates India and its art. 

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