Cannes 2026 has already had its share of red carpet moments with stars donning their best fashion. Among the star-studded line-up is a Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt.The star returned to the red carpet in two stunning and dramatic looks. While she opted for a peach number on Day 1, she opted for a fairy-inspired powder blue dress on Day 2. Now, in a chat with Vogue, the actress shared her pick of the most iconic Cannes looks.Alia Bhatt picks Aishwarya Rai’s ‘most iconic’ lookInterestingly, Alia chose Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s look as her favourite. She said in the video, “One Cannes look that is absolutely iconic in my memory would have to be Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the ‘Devdas’ premiere. The beautiful sari she wore and just her face, it was so iconic.”The premiere of Devdas at Cannes in 2002 was a defining moment for the entire world of Indian cinema, arriving alongside Aishwarya Rai. Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in what is still remembered as one of the festival’s most spectacular Bollywood showcases. Aishwarya and Shah Rukh gave fans and the media one of the most timeless moments when they stepped down from a carriage. The pictures of SRK extending his hand to Ash while getting off the train are still making waves on the internet.Alia acts as a cheerleader for Ash before the actress appears on the red carpet later this season. Alia has already walked the carpet twice, Ash, who is the global face of the same beauty brand, is expected to make an appearance in the coming days.On the work front, Alia is awaiting the release of the spy film ‘Alpha’ and is also working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love and War’ which will hit the theaters in 2027.
