In her radiant return to the Cannes red carpet, Aditi Rao Hydari dazzled in Rahul Mishra’s hand-embroidered ‘Celestial Aura’ gown—a couture piece that celebrates cosmic imagination and Indian artistry.
Cannes, May 21, 2025 – Aditi Rao Hydari made a celestial statement at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, gracing the Fuori red carpet in a breathtaking creation by celebrated Indian designer Rahul Mishra. Her ensemble, aptly titled ‘Celestial Aura’, drew both awe and admiration, reflecting the deep interplay of energy, art, and Indian heritage.
Making her first red carpet appearance at Cannes 2025, Aditi chose a hand-embroidered gown from Rahul Mishra’s Aura collection, a couture line first unveiled at Paris Haute Couture Week. The ensemble took over 2,600 hours to craft at Mishra’s atelier, featuring intricate work with resham threads, sequins, and glass bugle beads—or salli, as known in traditional Indian embroidery.
Designed to represent energy radiating from a central source, the gown showcased a black-to-ivory gradient symbolizing varying intensities of energy emanation. The embellishments shimmered under the Cannes lights, making Aditi’s look one of the standout moments on the iconic red steps. She complemented the look with a Chopard diamond necklace and a serene poise that perfectly echoed the gown’s spiritual theme.
Rahul Mishra’s Aura collection delves into a metaphysical exploration of the universe, inspired by the idea that all matter originates from the divine imagination of Brahma—the Hindu god of creation. Mishra describes each individual as possessing an aura, an electromagnetic field that mirrors Earth’s energy, connecting us to the cosmos. The couture gown embodied this philosophy, with Aditi appearing as a living embodiment of this celestial vision.
Having long championed Indian craftsmanship on global platforms, Aditi continues to be a powerful ambassador for traditional artisanship and storytelling through couture.
Her presence at the Cannes red carpet aligns with a growing list of Indian talents representing the country internationally. The 78th edition of the film festival continues until May 24, 2025, with stars like Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Tom Cruise, Janhvi Kapoor, and Sharmila Tagore also making memorable appearances.
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