The 78th Cannes Film Festival officially begins today, May 13, set against the picturesque backdrop of the French Riviera.
Known for its celebration of cinematic brilliance, high fashion, and international celebrity presence, the Cannes Film Festival will continue until May 24, concluding with the prestigious Palme d’Or awards ceremony.
India will once again be making a notable mark at Cannes this year, with a mix of industry legends and rising stars attending the globally recognised event. The following Indian personalities are expected to appear:
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – a regular at Cannes and a renowned global style icon
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Alia Bhatt – one of Bollywood’s leading actresses and an international cinema ambassador
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Nitanshi Goel – a promising young talent earning critical praise for recent performances
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Sharmila Tagore – veteran actress and a true icon of Indian film heritage
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Janhvi Kapoor – fast-rising star with increasing international appeal
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Ishaan Khatter – known for effortlessly balancing indie and commercial cinema
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Payal Kapadia – celebrated filmmaker behind India’s official selection this year
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 7:15 PM local time in France (10:45 PM IST). It will include a special tribute as legendary actor Robert De Niro receives the Palme d’Or d’Honneur for his lifetime contribution to cinema.
Audiences around the world can catch the festival via 24/7 live streaming on these platforms:
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Festival de Cannes official YouTube channel
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Mubi
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FilmyDoo (streaming from 2:30 PM IST for Indian viewers)
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Official Cannes website
For those looking to follow the event in real-time, exclusive red carpet clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and live updates will be shared on Cannes’ Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) channels throughout the festival.
