Actress Aishwarya Rai left Mumbai for the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan amid rumors of her absence from this year’s festival.

Dressed in all black, Aishwarya smiled at the paparazzi and also posed for a picture with a young fan before entering the airport.

Watch the clip here:

Fans are waiting for Aishwarya’s Cannes look

Over the years, 52-year-old Aishwarya Rai has become one of the most recognizable Indian faces at the Cannes Film Festival. So when L’Oréal Paris shared pictures of ambassadors including Alia Bhatt from their campaign, fans immediately noticed Aishwarya’s absence, leading to outrage.

The brand’s Instagram post sparked speculation, with many wondering if she would attend the festivities this year.

The visuals included ambassadors including Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, Eva Longoria and Helen Mirren. Sharing the clip, the brand wrote, “And action! The most iconic aspect of Cannes is its festival look.”

Here is the post:

Aishwarya – Cannes legend

Aishwarya Rai first attended the Cannes Film Festival premiere in 2002 DevdasWith Shahrukh Khan and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. A year later, she returned to the festival as global ambassador for L’Oreal Paris.

Since then, Aishwarya has become one of the most familiar Indian faces at Cannes, appearing regularly on the red carpet for the past two decades.

From elaborate gowns to exotic saree looks and dramatic beauty choices, her Cannes outings have consistently sparked buzz online and remain a major talking point among Indian audiences every year.