Aishwarya Rai Jets Off To Cannes 2026 With Daughter Aaradhya, Fans Say 'Wait Is Finally Over'

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Cannes Film Festival feels incomplete without the presence of "queen" Aishwarya Rai. Making India proud year after year, the Bollywood beauty graces the French Riviera and leaves fans and fashion enthusiasts gasping. From stunning sarees to dramatic ball gowns, her red carpet appearances are always a major talking point online. And now, the moment everyone has been waiting for since the beginning of the 79th Cannes Film Festival is almost here! Aish has finally jetted off to France to attend the global event. Accompanying her, as always, is her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. The mother-daughter duo was spotted by paparazzi at the Mumbai airport on Thursday night.

Aishwarya Rai Jets Off To Cannes 2026 With Daughter Aaradhya

Clad in an all-black outfit, Aishwarya looked drop-dead gorgeous. She was seen wearing a black sequin-detailed blazer with matching trousers. She completed her ensemble with a leather bag, boots, and carried an oversized textured coat in her hand.Aaradhya, meanwhile, kept it casual in a top, jeans, and a leather bomber jacket.Check out her airport video here:

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Aishwarya is fondly called the “Queen of Cannes” and has been a regular at the film festival for years, serving some of the most mesmerising looks on the red carpet.Last year, she opted for a breathtaking ivory and gold saree by Manish Malhotra for her appearance. A silk tissue dupatta, a layered ruby necklace, and a bold dash of sindoor completed her look, leaving the internet in awe. For another appearance, she was seen in a black body-hugging gown with a floor-length cape. She also wore a black power suit at another event.Some of her most iconic looks from the global event are still remembered even today. Her Devdas premiere look in a orange saree recently resurfaced online, leaving fans craving a similar moment. Her blue princess gown and purple lipstick look are also widely popular and often discussed.

India At Cannes

This year, Alia Bhatt returned to the Cannes Film Festival after making her debut last year. She impressed everyone with her back-to-back looks. Her inspiration for the year was apparently Desi Disney Princess.Also present at the festival were Tara Sutaria, Mouni Roy, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aditi Roy Hydari, Huma Qureshi and Anurag Kashyap. Now, fans are waiting with bated breath to see what Aish chooses for the Cannes 2026. Will she once again shine in a saree or experiment with an international design? Only time will tell. Stay tuned to find out!