Pakistan, May 12 -- Backlash erupted online after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was missing from a promotional video released by L'Oreal Paris ahead of the Cannes 2026 Film Festival. The omission sparked widespread criticism from fans, who questioned her absence from the campaign.

The promotional clip featured several global ambassadors, including Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, Eva Longoria, and Helen Mirren. However, Rai, long associated with Cannes and the brand, was not included, leading to immediate reactions on social media.

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Fans flooded the brand's comment section, pointing out that Aishwarya Rai has been one of the most visible Indian faces at Cannes for decades. She has also...