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Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt looks sensuous in plunging neckline, dupatta-styled gown on red carpet; fans say 'she looks dull'
International Business Times | May 13, 2026 4:39 AM CST

The wait is finally over as Alia Bhatt took over the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival with her soft, dewy pastel looks. Her first appearance at Cannes 2026 is finally out, and fans cannot stop talking about it.

For her first look, Alia looked breathtakingly beautiful as she channelled a Disney princess vibe. She was spotted on the streets of the French Riviera in a dreamy mint-green hand-painted ball gown that perfectly captured soft glamour and elegance. This appearance came even before her official red carpet debut.

Alia Bhatt's second Cannes look features a peach floor-length gown paired with a dramatic dupatta-style trail

After embracing her inner desi Disney princess in the dramatic pastel gown, Alia made another stunning appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. For her second look, she stepped out in a peach-hued floor-length couture gown that turned heads on the red carpet.

Adding a Bollywood touch to her couture ensemble, Alia paired the outfit with a long flowing dupatta, which, for West to a Scandinavian-style scarf, making her the ultimate desi girl on the global stage. Sticking to a pastel theme throughout her Cannes appearances, she opted for a soft no-makeup makeup look and kept her hair open in loose curls that added to the elegant aesthetic. Peach-toned jewellery completed her glamorous look.

Alia looked absolutely stunning in the designer Tamara Ralph ensemble. The strapless gown featured a curved bustier neckline and a structured corset-style bodice that highlighted her sculpted silhouette beautifully. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, Alia's hair was given extra volume with extensions, enhancing the overall red carpet glamour.

However, social media reactions to her second look were mixed. While many praised her elegance and soft glam styling, some netizens felt the look appeared too dull and wished she had chosen brighter shades like pink. Others commented that Alia looked slightly uncomfortable while walking because the voluminous flare of the gown brushed against her feet. A few users also criticised her choice of heels.

Fans preferred her dreamy mint-green first look over the second one.

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