The
Cannes Film Festival has been an important platform for artistes to express themselves. From the red carpet to movie screenings, it serves as a free space to communicate, interact and leave behind an unerasable impact. Similarly, Indian actress Ruchi Gujjar walked the red carpet, dressed in a traditional Rajasthani poshak. Her motive was to promote freedom from ghoonghat (veil), which is still mandatory in many households. Ruchi has been to the Cannes Film Festival in the past and grabbed attention with another interesting choice of outfit. For the unversed, Gujjar has worked in a couple of independent films.
Who is Ruchi Gujjar
The winner of Miss Haryana 2023, Ruchi was born in Mehara Gujarwas village located in the Khetri tehsil of the Jhunjhunu district in
Rajasthan. After graduating from Maharani College in Jaipur, she moved to Mumbai for work opportunities. Hailing from a
conservative Gujjar family where women were not allowed to work, she became an inspiration for females of the community by choosing to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Ruchi has done music videos such as
Jab Tu Meri Na Rahi and
Heli Mein Chor.
Why did Ruchi Gujjar slap producer Karan Singh
In 2025, Ruchi filed a complaint against
Karan Singh, the producer of the Hindi film
So Long Valley, alleging that he cheated her of Rs 23 lakh under the pretext of launching a television project. The Oshiwara police registered an FIR against him. A police officer told PTI that the actress alleged Singh promised her profit-sharing and on-screen credit, but did not fulfil his commitment after taking the money. On the other hand, Ruchi’s lawyer claimed that a separate FIR will be lodged at Amboli police station, accusing Singh of assaulting the actor. Later at the film’s premiere, a major drama unfolded when the actress hit and slapped Karan and the video went viral on social media. Dismissing Ruchi’s claims as false,
So Long Valley’s co-producer and director Man Singh called it a ‘publicity stunt.’ In his previous statement, he claimed that the actress tried to halt the film’s release; however, the court ruled in favour of the producers.
Ruchi Gujjar's previous Cannes Film Festival appearance
At the previous
Cannes Film Festival, Ruchi made headlines for her outfit, which featured a necklace with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s portrait. The look went viral almost immediately, drawing different public views. On Instagram, Ruchi has 1.8 million followers and counting. She is popular in Haryana and Punjab for her music videos.
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