16 May,2024 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who has been a regular at the Cannes Film Festival headed for the festival at the French Riviera late on Wednesday. She was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya. But it was her right arm, cast in a sling that raised concern among fans. The actress just smiled and made her way to the airport as she got clicked by the paparazzi.
In the video shared by the paparazzi on Instagram, Aishwarya can be seen stepping out of the car and heading to the airport, She was seen in a blue knee-length coat over a black outfit. Aaradhya, on the other hand, opted for a light blue hoodie and black pants. She was seen holding her mother's tote bag. While Aishwarya smiled and waved to the paparazzi for a few seconds, Aaradhya was seen flashing her big smile and waving to the paparazzi.
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The Cannes Film Festival is back with its 77th edition and will take place from May 14 to May 24. India is set to host a 'Bharat Parv' for eminent dignitaries and delegates from around the world to showcase the myriad creative opportunities in the country. Besides that, many Indian films are set to be screened.
India at Cannes
At the internationally recognised festival, several Indian movies and productions will be showcased. The highlight will be filmmaker Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine As Light", which has been selected in the Competition section, where it will vie for the top prize Palme d'Or. British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri's "Santosh" will be showcased at the 77th edition under the Un Certain Regard section. "Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know", a short film by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) students, has been shortlisted in the La Cinef Competitive section. Karan Kandhari's "Sister Midnight" will be screened in Directors' Fortnight and Maisam Ali's compelling "In Retreat" in L'Acid. A restored version of veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal's 1976 film "Manthan" will be screened under Cannes Classics, a section created 20 years ago that features celebrations, restored prints, and documentaries. National Award-winning cinematographer Santosh Sivan will be the recipient of the prestigious Pierre Angenieux tribute at the festival, where he will also deliver a masterclass, becoming the first Indian to be recognised with the honour.
