While Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor marked their debuts at Cannes 2025, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a return and made her presence felt the way only she can.
The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier who first interviewed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner in 1987.
Krishnaraj Rai is survived by wife Vrinda, son Aditya and daughter Aishwarya.
'Casting the Bachchans NOT as father and son was the toughest and the easiest part.'
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has shared details about his journey from film stardom to becoming a successful global entrepreneur. In an article for Rolling Stone, which he also posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Oberoi explained how stepping away from fame helped him focus, grow, and build a lasting legacy.
It was an invite-only event that blended delectable cuisine, curated cocktails and a stunning showcase of craftsmanship.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan picked a custom made Gaurav Gupta gown for her second appearance at Cannes.
Aishwarya Rai celebrated daughter Aaradhya's 13th birthday on Instagram with pictures of the duo. Strangely, daddy Abhishek Bachchan did not appear at all, making speculation about their marital rift even stronger.
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While we still recover from her glitzy allure as a 10th century royal in all her Chola era bedecked glory, Sukanya Verma looks at the many times she made our jaws drop as silver screen's undisputed jewel queen.
First, it was the anarkalis, now, it's the dawn of the golden era as far as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's designer wardrobe is concerned.
'It was really difficult for Laluji to expel his son from the party and sever family ties with him.'
Reader Richa Goel has sent us this photograph with the star.
*The designer was all praise for Henson. 'Taraji is a luminous force -- magnetic, unapologetic and unforgettable. We wanted the gown to feel like it was carved from light itself. Sculpted, but not rigid. Sensual, but powerful.'
Padma Shri awardee and well known choreographer Astad Deboo speaks on shooting with Aishwarya and Abhishek for Raavan.
The quizzing of the 48-year-old daughter-in-law of superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan comes weeks after her husband Abhishek Bachchan was questioned by the agency in another case emerging from the same set of papers linked to the offshore leaks case, they said.
'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'
Over the years, many Bollywood beauties have weaved their magic on the Cannes red carpet by making dazzling appearances.
'The sincerity and commitment to art is something you don't see much these days; it's more about the moolah.'
International stars are increasingly turning to Indian designers to make a statement at international events.
The Bachchan bahu was spotted at the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival.
All eyes were on Aishwarya as she made her debut at the Paris Fashion Week. But this Indian designer doesn't seem to pleased with her look.
The Aishwarya advertisement that created all the furore has been pulled down.
On May 21, 1994, Sushmita Sen became the first Indian woman to be crowned Miss Universe. She celebrated the 31st anniversary of that joyous victory on Instagram.
'My people in Thailand, we've been waiting for the first Miss World crown for more than 72 years. I couldn't believe that it would be my honour to bring back home our first crown,' she said.
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The organisers of the 78th Cannes Film Festival have announced the dress code for the attendees regarding the gala screenings at the Grand Theatre Lumiere, set to take place from May 13 to May 24.
Reader Dinesh Kumar has sent us a photograph.
The actress was in the city to launch a new store of Longines watches, a brand she endorses.
The actress is expected to give birth any time now.
The actress is due to give birth any moment now.
Take a look at Aishwarya's looks when she was not on the red carpet.
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