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Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has been wooing moviegoers with her versatile roles. However, Alia's debut at the 2025 Cannes Films Festival has become the talk of the town. The Jigra actress turned heads with her Cannes 2025 glam diaries. The Brahmastra actress nailed every look of hers like a pro. Interestingly, Alia credited Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for inspiring her at Cannes 2025.
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For Alia, it is like a 'pinch-me moment'!
Notably, Alia Bhatt captivated the audience with her elegance and poise. The actress dazzled in her every look as she walked on the red carpet. Moreover, she scripted history by wearing Gucci's first-ever saree.
Well, during an interview at Cannes, Alia spoke about her admiration for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who also graced the prestigious festival. She acknowledged Aishwarya as a significant inspiration for her own appearance at Cannes. She also expressed her admiration for the Cannes veteran and said that she grew up watching the senior actress grace Cannes which shaped her aspirations to attend the festival.
Alia was quoted as saying, "Around this time, everyone is on their phone, looking at the red carpet looks, looking at the beauty looks. I, for one, have actually grown up watching Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walk the carpet in all her glory and really represent India on the global stage. And it is always such a huge inspiration. So, it really feels very nice. Like a pinch-me moment to be here."
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Alia's Upcoming Projects
According to the last reports, Alia is shooting for her upcoming Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Helmed by ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the period drama is slated for a March 2026 release. Next, she also has YRF Spy Universe's female-led movie Alpha, co-starring Sharvari Wagh and Bobby Deol. Moreover, she has Brahmastra: Part Two-Dev in the pipeline.
