Indians have been making a splash at the Cannes 2024 red carpet. Following appearances by Kiara Advani, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Avneet Kaur, and Nancy Tyagi, Preity Zinta also captured attention for all the right reasons. After more than a decade and a half, the dimpled diva made a stunning comeback at the prestigious film festival’s red carpet, dazzling in a beautiful pink saree. Read on for more details!
Preity Zinta’s Desi Glamour
Preity Zinta, known for her beauty and grace, has been wowing fans with her appearances at IPL matches. Her reunion with Shah Rukh Khan during the IPL, where they are rivals as owners of competing teams, Punjab and Kolkata respectively, was widely shared on social media.
Red Carpet Return at Cannes
At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Preity Zinta graced the red carpet for “La Plus Precieuse Des Marchandises” (The Most Precious of Cargoes) in a stunning ensemble. Returning to Cannes after 17 years, she embraced her Indian heritage in a breathtaking pink ombre saree adorned with pearls, sequins, and beadwork, designed by Seema Gujral. She paired it with a matching sleeveless blouse.
Elegant Accessories and Makeup
Preity complemented her saree with pink bejeweled dangling earrings and simple diamond bangles. She opted for nude, minimal makeup featuring soft, smoky eyes, nude pink blush, defined eyebrows, and pink lips. Her luscious locks were styled open and parted sideways, enhancing her overall elegant look.
Stylist’s Insight
According to News18, celebrity stylist and costume designer Leepakshi Ellawadi styled Preity Zinta for the event. Ellawadi shared her experience working with Preity, stating, “I have been styling Preity for 4-5 years, and it is always very engaging working with her. She is very keen on promoting newer designers and bringing fresh talent on board. She wanted to do something subtle, not over the top, because that’s Preity’s style. She has always wanted to stay true to herself on any platform, and has been very consistent about that. Styling Preity is always a fun experience.”
Preity Zinta’s return to the Cannes red carpet was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing her timeless beauty and commitment to Indian culture.
