Cannes 2024: Kiara Advani Stuns in Breathtaking Off-Shoulder Gown; Shark Tank India's Namita Thapar Makes a Dazzling Cannes Debut

Cannes 2024 – Kiara Advani Wows in Off-Shoulder Gown as Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar Debuts at Cannes!

Kiara Advani at Cannes 2024 Dazzles in Stunning Pink and Black Gown

Bollywood star Kiara Advani made a sensational debut on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, attending the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema Gala dinner on Saturday night. The actress, who arrived in Cannes earlier this week, captivated everyone in a pink and black off-shoulder gown, adorned with a dramatic oversized bow at the back. Her look was completed with a chic high bun, a statement necklace, and elegant black lace gloves.

The gala celebrated several distinguished women in cinema, including Kiara Advani. She was honored alongside Aseel Omran, Adhwa Fahad, Ramata-Toulaye Sy, Sarocha Chankimha (known as Freen), and Salma Abu Deif. The Red Sea Film Foundation shared photos from the event on Twitter, highlighting the gathering held in collaboration with Vanity Fair Europe during the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The caption read, “The Red Sea International Film Festival (#RedSeaIFF) and Vanity Fair Europe reunited to host the #WomenInCinema Gala, held alongside the 77th Cannes Film Festival.”

On the same day, Kiara also participated in the Variety Global Conversations event, hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival at La Plage Des Palmes. For this event, she wore an elegant orange ruched gown, complemented by gold earrings. The official Twitter handle of the festival posted a series of pictures from the panel, featuring the honorees Adhwa Fahad, Aseel Omran, Freen, Ramata-Toulaye Sy, Salma Abu Deif, and Kiara Advani herself. The caption stated, “Our #WomenInCinema honorees, including Adhwa Fahad, Aseel Omran, Freen aka Sarocha Chankimha, Kiara Advani, Ramata-Toulaye Sy and Salma Abu Deif, at Variety’s Global Conversations panel at #Cannes2024.”

Striking a Pose in Prabal Gurung

A day prior to these events, Kiara Advani shared a glamorous video on social media. In the video, she is seen posing in a striking white dress featuring a thigh-high slit, designed by Indian designer Prabal Gurung. She accessorized with white pearl danglers and completed her look with stylish white pointed heels. She captioned the video, “Rendezvous at the Riviera,” perfectly encapsulating the elegant and relaxed vibe of her Cannes experience.

Namita Thapar’s Glamorous Debut at Cannes 2024

Namita Thapar, a prominent entrepreneur and judge on Shark Tank India, made a stunning debut on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this year. Known for her sharp business acumen, Namita’s foray into the world of high fashion at Cannes has been met with great enthusiasm and admiration.

A Striking Gown by Elio Abou Fayssal

For her red carpet appearance, Namita chose a breathtaking silk cyan gown designed by Lebanese designer Elio Abou Fayssal. The gown featured elegant ruffled sleeves and a dramatic long train, which added a touch of old Hollywood glamour to her look. To complement her attire, she adorned herself with exquisite jewellery by Helena Joy, enhancing her sophisticated ensemble.

Namita shared her glamorous look on Instagram, where she received an outpouring of love and support from her followers. In an interview with Brut, she expressed her excitement about debuting at Cannes, a venue traditionally associated with film stars and industry elites. “Typically, you associate Cannes 2024 with film stars or people from the movie industry. Getting entrepreneurs here shows that we can be multidimensional and we can do really well in business and ace it in fashion as well, in a way breaking some stereotypes,” she said.

Namita also shared her thoughts on the vibrant color of her dress, stating, “I am wearing Elio Abou Fayssal and I love the color because it is so different. It is a color I have never worn before. I just hope I can manage this long train but I am having fun. Pray I don’t trip over it on the red carpet.”

The response to Namita’s debut has been overwhelmingly positive. Her social media was flooded with encouraging comments, praising her for breaking stereotypes and embracing the fashion world with grace and style. Comments like “She’s got it all 💫👏🏼♥️,” “Woww… you look just fabbb❤🔥 and you are truly breaking stereotypes about entrepreneurs 💯💯,” and “U r slaying 🔥❤️🫶” reflected the admiration from her followers.

A number of well-known social media influencers and producers of digital content, such as Viraj Ghelani, RJ Karishma, Nancy Tyagi, Niharika, Chef Sanjyot Keer, Shehzaan Khan, and Aastha Shah, are joining Namita at Cannes. This eclectic group highlights how creators of online content and businesspeople are becoming more and more visible in previously exclusive venues like Cannes.

Other Bollywood Stars at Cannes

Shark Tank’s Namita and Bollywood star Kiara Advani were not the only ones making waves at Cannes this year. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shobhita Dhulipala also made notable appearances. Additionally, actors Jacqueline Fernandes and Aditi Rao Hydari are expected to walk the red carpet. Urvashi Rautela shared her own pictures from the French Riviera, while Deepti Sadhwani from “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” made her red-carpet debut earlier this week.

In a nutshell, Kiara Advani’s dazzling appearance at Cannes 2024 has added to her growing global presence, showcasing not only her fashion prowess but also highlighting her as an influential figure in cinema. Her participation in significant events like the Women in Cinema Gala and the Variety Global Conversations panel underscores her contribution to the film industry and her growing international appeal.

Also, Namita Thapar’s debut at Cannes is more than just a fashion statement; it’s a powerful message that entrepreneurs can excel in multiple arenas, including high fashion. Her presence at such a prestigious event breaks the conventional image of business leaders, proving that they can indeed be multifaceted individuals with a flair for style and elegance. As more Bollywood stars and other Indian celebrities continue to grace the Cannes Film Festival, it is clear that Indian cinema remains a vital and vibrant part of the global film landscape.