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PIX: Mallika Sherawat arrives in Cannes

Last updated on: May 15, 2015 18:21 IST

Take a look!

Mallika Sherawat arrived in Cannes on day two of the ongoing French Film Festival.

And let us just say that we were more surprised than we've ever been.

Here's why:

Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The actress arrived to catch the premiere of Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult starrer Mad Max: Fury Road in an eye-popping pink gown.

There was no sign of pastel shades and (GASP!) no bare-backed gimmick this time.
 

Photograph: Danny E Martindale/Getty Images for Kering

The actress paired her gown with an exquisite Boucheron neckpiece.

While she had no new film to promote or a brand to endorse, the actress was on a panel at the India Pavilion discussing Co-Producing in India.

 

Photograph: Danny E Martindale/Getty Images for Kering

Look at this desi Cannes veteran strike an immaculate pose on the red carpet.

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Photograph: Ben A Pruchnie/Getty Images

In keeping with the elegant gown, the actress kept her makeup minimal and rounded off the look with side-swept hair.

 

Photograph: Sebastien Nogier - Pool/Getty Images

How beautiful does this fuschia number look on the red carpet!

 

Photograph: Danny E Martindale/Getty Images for Kering

According to reports, the actress was all set to wear a lehenga by designer Manish Tripathi.

Will be get to see Mallika in a desi avatar on her second Cannes outing?

 

Photograph: Ben A Pruchnie/Getty Images

Here's a closer look at Mallika's intricate neck piece.

 

Photograph: Mallika Sherawat/Twitter

Earlier in the day Mallika posed for a photocall in a cheery yellow number.