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Cannes 2026: Indian Stars Turn the Red Carpet Into A Celebration Of Culture, Couture & Jewellery
From Maharashtrian Naths and Assamese Heritage Attire To Gold Sarees and Statement Diamonds, Indian Celebrities Brought Regional Craftsmanship and Jewellery Artistry To The Global Stage.
Indian celebrities at Cannes Film Festival 2026 went beyond fashion statements this year, embracing regional textiles, traditional silhouettes and jewellery rooted in Indian heritage. Sarees, handcrafted couture and heritage jewellery became defining themes on the international red carpet.
Aimee BaruahÂ
Aimee Baruah made her fifth Cannes appearance, wearing traditional Karbi attire from Assam, accompanied by jewellery by Prajapati Assamese Jewellery Designer, putting the spotlight on Northeast India’s indigenous heritage. The intricate motifs represented community history, local ecology and traditional tribal heritage, passed down through generations of local weavers. Her look was further enhanced with traditional Assamese jewellery elements, reflecting the region’s rich identity and craftsmanship.
Diana PentyÂ
Diana Penty shimmered in a custom gold saree by Manish Malhotra, paired with an iconic cover-up jacket. She completed the look with limited-edition tourmaline and polki statement heritage earrings by Chaulaz Heritage Jewellery, reflecting timeless Indian luxury and craftsmanship while blending traditional draping with contemporary couture glamour.
Aditi Rao HydariÂ
Aditi Rao Hydari embraced Indian elegance in a custom Chaarbagh-inspired saree by JADE, styled with multiple necklaces and diamond rings from Indriya Jewels. A celebration of Indian artistry on a global stage, Aditi’s look featured the Kanakavalli Gold Necklace, Arpita Gold Necklace and Dual Bloom Diamond Finger Ring, creating a perfect balance between heritage craftsmanship and contemporary glamour by the Riviera.
Huma QureshiÂ
Huma Qureshi brought classic grace in a Banarasi saree featuring intricate gold zari work, styled with traditional gold temple jewellery, celebrating Indian weaving traditions on an international platform. She accessorised the look with an elaborate gemstone necklace, matching earrings and a statement ring by Amrapali Jewels, along with an additional ring by Kavya Potluri.
Disha MadanÂ
Disha Madan showcased a custom corset gown created from 80-year-old vintage sarees, highlighting South Indian heritage and craftsmanship, paired with jewellery by Gajraj Jewellers. The look was designed with intricate detailing inspired by regional artistry, bringing together two heirloom sarees into a single contemporary silhouette and celebrating the preservation of Indian textile traditions.
Prajakta MaliÂ
Marathi cinema also made a strong cultural statement this year. Prajakta Mali embraced a traditional Nauvari saree, paired with classic Maharashtrian jewellery. From the royal charm of Shindeshahi Tode to the timeless elegance of the Maharashtrian Nath, every ornament carried a story of tradition, grace and heritage, creating a memorable cultural moment on the Cannes red carpet.
Urvashi RautelaÂ
Urvashi Rautela appeared in a creation by Mihir Designer Studio, wearing white chikankari with a gold bejewelled blouse. She paired the ensemble with a heavily embellished golden blouse featuring a sweetheart neckline. Statement jewellery, dramatic makeup and vintage-inspired soft waves completed her glamorous red-carpet appearance.
The Cannes 2026 red carpet highlighted an evolving fashion narrative where Indian jewellery moved beyond accessories to become a storytelling element — from diamond necklaces and temple jewellery to regional Maharashtrian and Assamese ornaments, each look reflected identity, craftsmanship and heritage.
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Bollywood Meets Business Legacy: Ranbir Kapoor Praises PNG Jewellers Chairman’s Raw New Memoir, Choosing Gold
An Avid Reader Of Real-Life Stories, Ranbir Kapoor Calls Choosing Gold “Rare” For How It Treats Failure, Not As A Footnote, But As The Making Of An Instinct
Stories of resilience from business leaders often inspire individuals across all walks of life, and this time, it was Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor who shared his appreciation for the profound insights in Choosing Gold, the debut memoir of Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director of PNG Jewellers, when presented with a copy by the author recently.
Released nationally by Penguin Random House India, Choosing Gold traces the mindset that built the 194-year-old legacy of PNG Jewellers and that of its Chairman and Managing Director, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil. During their interaction, Ranbir Kapoor revealed he was excited to dive deep into the book after being drawn to its premise, praising its raw reflection on legacy, choices, tough decisions, learnings from failures and overcoming setbacks. Ranbir is an avid reader and appreciates real life stories and autobiographies.
Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, CMD of PNG Jewellers, said:
“Writing Choosing Gold meant resisting the temptation to rewrite my past with the clarity I only have now. I wanted the honesty of what I actually knew and felt in each moment, not the polished version hindsight gives you. Sharing this book with Ranbir led me to have one of the more meaningful conversations I’ve had about the book. We come from very different worlds, but the weight of legacy, and the discomfort of choosing the harder path, turned out to be something we both recognized in each other’s lives.
If even one reader finishes this book and makes their next difficult decision with a little more courage, I’ll consider it to have done its job.”
Sharing his thoughts about the book, Ranbir Kapoor said:
“I love reading autobiographies and real-life stories, because the best ones don’t just tell you what someone achieved, they show you what it cost them and what they were willing to risk. Choosing Gold caught my attention immediately, and the title says it all: this isn’t a story about one big break, it’s about a series of hard, deliberate choices made again and again, often against the safer option. What struck me most is how Saurabh writes about failure, not as a footnote before the success, but as something that actually shaped his instincts. That’s rare in this genre.
Building a legacy like his isn’t about a single moment of vision; it’s about the discipline to keep choosing the harder path when an easier one is right there. That mindset is what makes this book worth reading, whether or not you’re in business at all.”
Choosing Gold offers a candid look into leadership and resilience beyond balance sheets. Formally celebrated at an exclusive Mumbai event featuring actor Madhuri Dixit, the memoir is available across PNG Jewellers stores, pngjewellers.com, Amazon, and leading bookstores nationwide. Ranbir Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit, both are brand ambassadors for PNG Jewellers.
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