A saree saga unfolded in Cannes as actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Huma Qureshi turned to the six yards of elegance to make stylish statements at the ongoing film festival.
Unlike several counterparts at the film festival who embraced experimental takes on the saree, both Hydari and Qureshi kept things classic.
Read Full StoryAs for Aditi Rao Hydari, she opted for a champagne-hued tissue saree from Jade by MK.
Aditi Rao Hydari in Jade by MK saree in Cannes.
Hydari even flaunted the timeless elegance of the traditional saree in her caption: “Wearing a saree the traditional way.
A saree saga unfolded in Cannes as actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Huma Qureshi turned to the six yards of elegance to make stylish statements at the ongoing film festival.
Might we add, the looks truly stood out. Unlike several counterparts at the film festival who embraced experimental takes on the saree, both Hydari and Qureshi kept things classic. They avoided structured silhouettes and gown-inspired drapes, opting instead for traditional sarees styled with elegance and simplicity, without any fusion elements.
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As for Aditi Rao Hydari, she opted for a champagne-hued tissue saree from Jade by MK. The ensemble featured tone-on-tone floral embroidery accentuated with shimmering embellishments, lending the look an understated glamour. Aditi Rao Hydari in Jade by MK saree in Cannes.
Hydari even flaunted the timeless elegance of the traditional saree in her caption: “Wearing a saree the traditional way. Revolutionary, I know.”
The actor paired it with a sleeveless blouse and a traditional gold necklace from Indriya Jewels. Her makeup, naturally, played a key role in the overall look, given that Hydari is attending the Cannes Film Festival this year in association with L'Oreal.
Adding a striking contrast to the otherwise muted palette, she chose a bold red lip, complemented by soft brows and subtle shimmery eye makeup. A closer look at Aditi Rao Hydari's makeup.
Huma Qureshi, on the other hand, wore a classic Banarasi saree. She opted for a mauve-coloured silk saree adorned with delicate gold butis scattered across the weave. The border boasted a continuous woven landscape of palm trees and elephant motifs in antique gold zari. Huma Qureshi in a Banarasi saree by Shanti Banaras.
Huma Qureshi shared that her favourite aspect of the saree was how it brought together two worlds at once. “The nostalgia of a traditional Banarasi weave and the quiet unexpectedness of motifs that feel contemporary and playful,” she wrote in the caption.
Well, we agree!
For Indian celebrities representing the country at the Cannes Film Festival, the saree has long remained a fail-safe way to make impactful sartorial statements. While recent years have seen a wave of experimental drapes and contemporary interpretations on the red carpet, there is something timeless about the traditional silhouette that continues to resonate. Perhaps that is why Alia Bhatt once recalled Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s yellow saree at the premiere of Devdas in 2002 as the most iconic Cannes look in her memory.
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