Aditi Rao Hydari brought a wave of elegance and cultural pride to the French Riviera with her second appearance at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Ditching conventional red carpet glamour, the actor made headlines for embracing traditional Indian aesthetics, most notably, sporting sindoor (vermillion) in the parting of her hair.Fans have declared her radiant red saree avatar as one of the most memorable and graceful looks from Cannes this year.
Wearing a fiery red Mashru saree from Raw Mango with a subtle blue border, Aditi channelled timeless beauty. She paired the saree with a sleeveless red blouse and accessorised with a bold necklace and statement earrings. But what truly made her look iconic was the deep red bindi and a prominent streak of sindoor, a meaningful symbol of marital status in Indian culture, that beautifully anchored the ensemble.Taking to Instagram, Aditi shared photos of her look with a succinct yet heartfelt caption: “I Cannes ❤️”. The internet was quick to react, showering the actor with praise for choosing to wear something so rooted in Indian tradition at an international event. One fan gushed, “The prominent sindoor you’re wearing is holding this entire look together.” Another wrote, “The best and most elegant at Cannes so far.” Many described the look as “absolutely stunning” and “iconic,” celebrating Aditi’s decision to stay authentic while standing out.
This striking look follows her glamorous red carpet debut the day prior, where she wore a sparkling ombré Rahul Mishra gown inspired by celestial energy. While that look leaned into couture fantasy, her second appearance struck a more personal and cultural chord with fans.
Aditi’s sindoor moment at Cannes also holds deeper significance, as it follows her marriage to actor Siddharth last year. The couple tied the knot in a traditional South Indian ceremony at the Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple in Telangana. For the wedding, Aditi wore a regal Sabyasachi lehenga, while Siddharth complemented her in a silk kurta and handwoven dhoti, also by Sabyasachi.
By choosing to wear sindoor with pride on a global platform, Aditi Rao Hydari didn’t just serve a look, she made a statement.
