PICS: Remember Aishwarya Rai’s purple lipstick look at Cannes? That and other bizarre looks from the festival

Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious events in the world of cinema, is all set to begin on May 13 in France. While the event celebrates cinematic excellence, it is also known for its memorable red carpet looks. Indian celebrities like Aishwarya Rai and Urvashi Rautela are regulars at the event, and have often turned heads with their looks, but not always due to positive reasons. Here is a look at some of the weirdest outfits, accessories and make-up donned by Indian celebrities at Cannes

Updated On: 2025-05-13 09:37 PM IST

Compiled by : Raaina Jain

While Aishwarya Rai's purple lipstick look is one of the most memorable ones, Urvashi Rautela's reptile necklace is also among the most bizarre fashion choices for the event (Photos Courtesy: AFP/Instagram)

Aishwarya Rai, 2024

This look is still fresh in the memory of fans and fashion enthusiasts alike! While Aishwarya Rai has often made glorious fashion statements on the red carpet, this outfit worn by her last year at Cannes failed to impress. This bizarre silver blue confetti gown drew comparisons with different things, from Christmas and birthday decor to glitter and craft paper

Urvashi Rautela, 2023

Keeping Urvashi Rautela’s dramatic Barbie-core pink ruffled gown aside, there was another reason this look came in the spotlight in the 2023 edition of Cannes. It was because of the bizarre statement reptile neckpiece, featuring two intertwined crocodiles. The earrings also featured the same design, and netizens were quick to make memes on the accessory

While Aishwarya Rai’s purple lipstick look at Cannes is well-known, Rautela followed in her footsteps in 2023, opting for a blue lip shade matching the colour of her gown. The look was compared to that of Rai’s, and also Joey Tribbiani’s popular lip balm ad from the TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S. While it wasn’t the first time an Indian celeb opted for an unconventional lip shade, it sure does make it to the bizarre make-up list

Deepika Padukone, 2019

Deepika Padukone’s over-the-top lime green gown at Cannes 2019 may not exactly be bizarre but it sure caught everyone's attention and drew mixed reactions, especially because it was more ‘Met Gala’ than ‘Cannes’. While the ensemble was largely appreciated, some people called it weird because of its colour and volume

Aishwarya Rai, 2016

A must-have in this list, Aishwarya Rai’s trendsetting purple lipstick look is also one of the most memorable ones. A viral and defining moment in the fashion history of Indian celebs at Cannes, the choice of lip shade was more bold than bizarre, but drew mixed reactions from fashion enthusiasts

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