India, May 23 -- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a striking return to the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, with not one but two standout couture appearances.

Marking her 24th outing at the festival, the actor first stepped out in a sculpted, abyss-blue gown by Amit Aggarwal. The mermaid-finish silhouette gown was paired with a sheen dupatta. Created over more than 1,500 hours of detailed craftsmanship, the ensemble featured thousands of crystalline embellishments inspired by cosmic light and space. The gown shimmered as she moved on the red carpet.

For her second appearance in the evening, Rai shifted gears into soft romanticism in a blush-pink gown by Sophie Couture. Made in silk chiffon, the look featured a structured sweetheart neck...