{"id":2403088,"date":"2026-05-05T13:04:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2403088"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:04:21","slug":"karan-johar-to-attend-cannes-film-festival-after-his-met-gala-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/karan-johar-to-attend-cannes-film-festival-after-his-met-gala-appearance\/","title":{"rendered":"Karan Johar To Attend Cannes Film Festival After His Met Gala Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-hstick-inner\">\n<div class=\"ai-summary\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ \" typeof=\"ItemList\">\n<div class=\"ai-summary-inner\">\n<div class=\"ai-summary-label\">\n<div class=\"ai-button-outer\">\n<p> <span>Show Quick Read<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-summary-content\">\n<ul id=\"ai-summary\">\n<li property=\"itemListElement\" data-text=\"He previously debuted at Cannes representing his film.\">He previously debuted at Cannes representing his film.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Met Gala took place on May 4 in New York City. The event, themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFashion is Art\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, saw a strong presence of Indian celebrities who showcased their creativity on the red carpet. Celebrities like Manish Malhotra, Natasha Poonawala, Isha Ambani, Ananya Birla, and Karan Johar graced the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among all of them, Karan Johar\u2019s outfit became one of the most talked-about looks from the Indian lineup. He wore a custom Manish Malhotra creation and was styled by Eka Lakhani. The inspiration for his outfit was drawn from Raja Ravi Varma, with elements of his paintings even featured on the cape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, as the guest list for the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is out, Karan Johar has also been listed as an attendee. The festival will take place on May 12 on the French Riviera in the city of Cannes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Karan Johar In Cannes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karan Johar made his debut at the Cannes Film Festival last year, representing his film <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homebound<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, produced under Dharma Productions and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. He attended the event along with the cast, including Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For his Cannes debut, he wore custom Manish Malhotra outfits that received a lot of appreciation. His look had a regal touch, featuring a bandhgala paired with glossy black boots. What stood out were the brooches and collar pins crafted in 18k gold. Many even called it a \u201cBridgerton moment\u201d on the red carpet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.abplive.com\/entertainment\/movies\/vicky-kaushal-to-play-fourth-idiot-in-3-idiots-sequel-1841588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vicky Kaushal To Play Fourth Idiot In &#8216;3 Idiots&#8217; Sequel: Reports<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will be Karan Johar\u2019s second appearance at the Cannes Film Festival as a filmmaker. While the exact reason for his attendance is not fully revealed yet, fans are already expecting another standout fashion moment from him, especially after his Met Gala appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>About Karan Johar<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karan Johar remains one of the most prominent names in Hindi cinema, known for his stylish mainstream films, emotional family dramas, and strong influence on pop culture. Apart from directing, he continues to expand Dharma Productions across films and digital platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.abplive.com\/entertainment\/cannes-2026-guest-list-alia-bhatt-to-tara-sutaria-who-all-are-attending-from-india-this-year-1841569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cannes 2026 Guest List: Alia Bhatt To Tara Sutaria &#8211; Who All Are Attending From India This Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also has several projects lined up, with reports suggesting a new directorial film featuring Alia Bhatt. Alongside this, Dharma Productions is backing multiple upcoming projects. 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