The 79th
Cannes Film Festival witnessed Bollywood star
Alia Bhatt captivating audiences on the red carpet. Throughout her three-day visit to the French Riviera, her team showcased some of her most remarkable outfits for the event. Also in attendance were actresses Urvashi Rautela and Tara Sutaria, who made her debut at this esteemed film festival this year. Interestingly, filmmaker
Anurag Kashyap was also present. In a recent interview, he remarked that
Cannes has largely transformed into a red-carpet occasion for numerous Indian film personalities, many of whom do not even view the films being showcased there.
Anurag Kashyap On Indian Celebs At Cannes
In a conversation with Sucharita Tyagi, Anurag expressed that in India, there is a fascination with
Cannes. Unfortunately, this focus is primarily on red-carpet appearances, while the true essence of the festival is frequently overlooked, according to the Maharaja actor. He emphasized that people often fail to recognize that Cannes is fundamentally about cinema, not merely about appearances.
When questioned about his absence on the opening day, he explained that they typically enter from the side rather than posing on the red carpet.
He further asserted that the red carpet is the least significant aspect of Cannes and that the emphasis should be on films. He also noted that many Indian participants at the Cannes market are not actually watching films.
Anurag Kashyap
Kashyap mentioned that misinformation is prevalent in India, and producers often hesitate regarding festivals, resulting in delays that can cause films to miss crucial screening chances.
Indian Celebs At Cannes
Cannes is regarded as a significant platform for Indian celebrities to achieve international recognition, with numerous stars attending the prestigious festival over the years. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a frequent attendee, is often dubbed the “Queen of Cannes.”
Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anushka Sharma, Kangana Ranaut, and Sonam Kapoor have also represented India on the global red carpet. Over the years, several others, including Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadha, Janhvi Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Vidya Balan, Sara Ali Khan, and Mrunal Thakur, have also participated in the festival.
Work Front
Anurag’s upcoming directorial project is
Bandar, featuring Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jitendra Joshi, Raj B Shetty, and Nagesh Bhonsle. Written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, it is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi’s Saffron Magicworks. The film is scheduled for release in theaters on June 5.
On the acting side, he was last seen in Dacoit: A Love Story, alongside Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur.
