Kiara Advani to debut at Cannes Film Festival 2024; will represent India at Women in Cinema Gala
Bollywood star Kiara Advani joins Aishwarya Rai, Aditi Rao Hydari at Cannes 2024; India hosts 'Bharat Parv' to showcase creative opportunities.
Kiara Advani, known for her captivating performances in Bollywood hits like "Kabir Singh" and "Good Newwz," is poised to make her debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year. Joining the ranks of esteemed Bollywood luminaries like Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai, Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor, and Sara Ali Khan, Kiara is set to add a new sparkle to the glitzy event. According to a report by Bombay Times, Kiara will be attending the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women in Cinema Gala dinner at Cannes 2024. This gala, hosted by Vanity Fair, will celebrate the achievements of six women from diverse corners of the globe who have made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Kiara's presence at this esteemed event underscores her rising prominence in the international cinematic landscape. Moreover, Variety has reported that Cannes Film Festival 2024 will feature four panel discussions focusing on global incentives and filming, with one of the panels set to be held at La Plage Des Palmes on May 18, 2024. Kiara Advani is slated to participate in the Red Sea International Film Festival panel, further cementing her involvement in the global film discourse. In addition to Kiara, Bollywood icons Aishwarya Rai and Aditi Rao Hydari are also gearing up for their appearances at Cannes 2024. Aishwarya, a perennial presence at the festival, will return as an ambassador for L'Oreal, while Aditi will grace the event for the second time after her debut in 2022. Their participation adds to the allure of Indian cinema on the international stage.
India's presence at Cannes 2024 is set to be particularly noteworthy. The 77th edition of the festival, scheduled from May 14 to 25, will see India hosting a special event called 'Bharat Parv.' This initiative aims to showcase the diverse and vibrant creative opportunities available in the country to esteemed dignitaries and delegates from around the world. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry announced that a delegation comprising representatives from central and state governments, along with industry stalwarts, will participate in 'Bharat Parv.' Through a series of initiatives, India seeks to engage with film celebrities, filmmakers, directors, producers, buyers, and sales agents, highlighting the wealth of creative talent and opportunities present in the country. This marks the first time that India will host 'Bharat Parv' at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in the country's cultural diplomacy efforts. The initiative underscores India's commitment to fostering closer ties with the global film fraternity and leveraging platforms like Cannes to showcase its rich cinematic heritage and burgeoning creative economy.