At the most glamorous celebration on the French Riviera — the prestigious Cannes Film Festival — Urvashi Rautela made headlines yet again with her eye-catching fashion choices. The actress and model turned heads in a majestic, peacock-inspired couture gown by Michael Cinco, paired with an extravagant parrot-shaped clutch adorned with sparkling crystals. This extravagant ensemble is rumored to be among the most expensive looks ever seen at both the Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala.
However, not all reactions were celebratory. Social media was quick to draw comparisons between Urvashi’s vibrant look and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s iconic butterfly-inspired gown from Cannes 2018. Critics claimed that Urvashi had mimicked the legendary actress’s style — with zero charisma.
In true Rautela fashion, the actress didn’t shy away from the chatter. She addressed the trolls head-on with a bold statement on her social media, writing, “But I’m not here to be anyone’s duplicate. I’m the blueprint.”
For the 78th edition of Cannes, Urvashi continued to make daring style statements. One of her standout looks included a gold bikini-inspired outfit accessorized with a diamond-encrusted handbag reportedly worth INR 5.29 lakh. The outfit was unapologetically glamorous and continued to spark conversations on fashion forums around the world.
But not all attention was centered on couture. During one of her red-carpet appearances, Urvashi wore an elegant black gown that unexpectedly experienced a wardrobe malfunction. The dress, visibly torn, sparked curiosity and speculation. However, the actress later clarified that the gown was accidentally torn while she was helping a 70-year-old woman in need — turning what could have been an embarrassing moment into a powerful gesture of kindness and empathy.
Urvashi’s journey at Cannes began in 2022 during the festival’s 75th edition, where she made her debut walking not just one but three red carpets. She called the experience a “breakthrough” and one of the most cherished moments of her career. Since then, her presence at the festival has become an annual headline-maker — marked by audacious style choices, candid moments, and an unwavering determination to stand out on the global stage.
(Contributed by Wajeeha Syed)