Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt brought a touch of soft elegance to the international stage, stepping onto the 2026 Cannes Film Festival red carpet in a breath-taking coral silk gown by British designer Tamara Ralph.
Walking the steps at Tuesday's opening ceremony, the star exuded warmth and confidence as she effortlessly captured the attention of the world’s fashion press.
Attending the prestigious festival as the global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris India, Bhatt used her moment in the spotlight to blend global high fashion with her signature charm.
The bespoke couture creation featured an eye-catching corset design and a flowing drape, lending Bhatt the genuine grace and timeless style that represents Hindi cinema.
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Ralph shared photos of Bhatt on her official Instagram, describing the outfit as a "bright coral silk crepe marocain corseted column dress, with a structured neckline and graphic plunging cutout detail."
The look was completed with a silk voile chiffon scarf that cascaded dramatically behind her. Bhatt accessorised with jewellery from Chopard, including square-cut diamond earrings and an asscher-cut diamond ring.
In a post on Instagram, celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor revealed that Bhatt's necklace featured 168.27 carats of rare pink coral and a 5.53-carat Golconda-type 2A diamond at its centre.
On Tuesday, Bhatt was photographed at the Hotel Martinez in a hand-painted gown by Indian designer Yash Patil, which featured a scenic French Riviera landscape rendered in washes of pastel green, blue, lavender and yellow.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival concludes on May 23.
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