India, May 21 -- While the glitz of the Cannes Film Festival usually stays behind velvet ropes, food and lifestyle content creator Pavitra Kaur, who is also a mother, took the glamour to the streets - and the streets of France were more than ready to talk back. Also read | Alia Bhatt shares secret for 'great skin' at Cannes 2026: 'I eat this snack made with ghee, jaggery, peanut and...'

In a video montage she posted on Instagram on May 20, Pavitra showcased a series of jaw-dropping outfits while documenting the genuine, unscripted reactions of strangers. From cinematic references to impromptu video calls, the video captured a rare, wholesome bridge between two cultures.

The video opens with a cinematic night shot of Pavitra walking in a...