Alia Bhatt shines in Gucci’s first-ever saree at Cannes closing ceremony

Alia Bhatt dazzled in luxury brand Gucci’s first-ever saree at the closing ceremony of the 78^th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. After initially postponing her trip, the actor ultimately visited the world cinema gala and made the most of her two days at the French Riviera. For her first red-carpet look she wore a Schiaparelli floral-detailed mermaid-cut gown and followed it up with a blue bejewelled Armani Privé gown for a night event.

For the closing ceremony, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) went with a silver mesh fabric saree, topping it up with Swarovski jewels. She paired the look with a matching deep-neck blouse and a body-hugging skirt. Earlier in the day, Alia wore a vintage Hollywood-style mustard yellow outfit, also from the house of Gucci. She accessorised the look with a floral scarf and sunglasses. The actor shared all her looks on her Instagram account.

Previously, Alia had postponed her maiden visit to Cannes this year post-Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. An India Today report had quoted a source saying, “Alia took this decision considering the tension at the borders. The Raazi actor did not feel it was right to go to Cannes at such a crucial time.”

“However, that’s not to say that she won’t. Alia’s team is closely following the situation at the border, and if things remain calm, she might look at another date to attend,” they added.

Alia had also taken to Instagram to open up about her anxieties amidst the tension between the two neighbouring countries. In an Instagram post she had written, “The last few nights have felt… different. There’s a certain stillness in the air when a nation holds its breath.”

On the work front, Alia is gearing up for Alpha, her entry into YRF’s spy universe, alongside Sharvari. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War in the pipeline, which also stars her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal.