2002: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's tryst with the Cannes Film Festival began with 'Devdas' in 2002. The actress says she still cherishes her first outing at the gala, adding that no one 'in the world can take away that' from her. (All pictures courtesy: AFP)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan pose for photographers during the photocall for their film 'Devdas' during the 55th Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2002.

Aishwarya Rai at the Palais des Festivals for the screening of her film 'Devdas' during the 55th Cannes film festival on May 23, 2002.

Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Sanjay Leela Bhansali greet the photographers the desi way with a 'Namaste' at the Palais des Festivals for the screening of their film 'Devdas' during the 55th Cannes film festival on May 23, 2002.

2003: Aishwarya Rai became a jury member at the film gala in 2003. The actress attended the Palais des Festivals for the screening of French director Gerard Krawczyk's 'Fanfan la Tulipe' starring Penelope Cruz and Vincent Perez at the 56th Cannes film festival on May 14, 2003

Aishwarya Rai at the Palais des Festivals for the screening of 'Les Egares' by French director Andre Techine during the 56th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2003

Jury member Aishwarya Rai at the Palais des festivals with her mother Brindya Rai for the screening of 'Dogville' by Danish director Lars Von Trier during the 56th Cannes film festival on May 19, 2003

Aishwarya Rai poses for photographers at the amFar (American Foundation for Aids Research) benefit party at Cannes on May 22, 2003

2004: (From left) Gong Li, Aishwarya Rai and Laetitia Casta at the opening ceremony of the 57th Cannes International Film Festival on May 12, 2004, in the French Riveria town of Cannes

2005: Aishwarya Rai with French actress Laetitia Casta at the opening ceremony and the official projection of 'Lemming' by French director Dominik Moll at the 58th edition of the International Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2005

2006: Aishwarya Rai poses at the opening ceremony of the 59th edition of the International Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2006

2009: Aishwarya Rai at the opening ceremony and the screening of 3D animated movie 'Up' during the 62nd Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2009

Aishwarya Rai with husband Abhishek Bachchan at the screening of the movie 'Chun Feng Chen Zui De Ye Wan' ('Spring Fever') at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2009

2010: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Eva Longoria at the screening of the film 'Tournee' ('On Tour') presented at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2010

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with husband Abhishek Bachchan at the screening of 'Outrage' at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010

2011: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the red carpet of the screening of 'Midnight in Paris' presented at the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2011

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses on the red carpet before the screening of 'Sleeping Beauty' presented at the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2011

2012: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at amfAR's Cinema Against Aids event on May 24, 2012

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012

2013: Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the screening of the film 'Inside Llewyn Davis' presented at the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2013

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the screening of the film 'Behind the Candelabra' presented at the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2013

2014: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the screening of the film 'Deux Jours, Une Nuit' ('Two Days, One Night') at the 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2014

2015: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the screening of the film 'Carol' at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2015

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the screening of the film 'Youth' at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2015

2016: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's first red carpet appearance in 2016 was in an embellished cape couture gown by Kuwaiti designer Ali Younes for the screening of the film 'Ma Loute (Slack Bay)' at Cannes film festival 2016. Pic/AFP

On her second day, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked ethereal in an Elie Saab creation for the screening of the film 'The BFG' at the 69th Cannes Film Festival. Pic/AFP

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a bold fashion statement with a pop lilac lip colour, paired with an embellished light pink dress at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in France. Pic/AFP

2017: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked like a 'Cinderella' at the screening of the film 'Okja' at the 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France

After donning a 'princess' look for her first red carpet appearance at Cannes 2017, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opted for a fiery red dress by Ralph and Russo for her second outing at the 70th edition of Cannes film festival

2018: After leaving us all bedazzled with her looks and charm for so many years, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked at the red carpet with all grace in a sequin aqua green gown at the Cannes Film Festival 2018. And oh boy, she looked ethereal in the off-shoulder gown she opted as her look on the second day.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked no less than a mermaid when she walked down the red carpet with her purple gown at the Cannes Film Festival, 2018. The actress was accompanied by her daughter, and it was during Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her Instagram debut, and took the social media by the storm with her pretty images from the red carpet with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan owned the Cannes 2019 red carpet as she shimmers in a metallic hued dual-toned fish-cut ensemble. Aish's green gold gown has been designed by Jean-Louis Sabaji. We totally loved the long train, which Aish carried off with much elagance. The gown came with a sweetheart neckline and a small slit. Talking about Aishwarya's hairdo, the former Miss World kept it simple with straight locks with a side-part.

2019: After enthralling her fans with her golden mermaid look at the red carpet of the 72nd edition of Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her Day 2 at Cannes 2019 sashayed down the red carpet in a white Tulle Gown. The actress looked mesmerizing in the ensemble by Ashi Studio. Aishwarya pretty white gown was paired with flushed pink lips, dewy make-up and her hair were styled in a soft loose bun that complemented her overall look.

2022: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been a regular at the Cannes Film Festival, turned heads at the ongoing 75th edition of the prestigious film fest as she walked the red carpet. For her red carpet appearance, the actress, who was a member of the jury during the 2003 edition of the Cannes Film Fest, donned a beautiful wavy pastel-pink gown crafted by designer Gaurav Gupta. The intricately sculpted gown also featured a giant halo.