It’s not just Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor, or Aditi Rao Hydari or Kiara Advani. There has been another Indian actor who has graced the Cannes Film Festival and it’s Vidya Balan. However, the narrative was less about her debut and more about her fashion choices that wrongfully became a topic of heated debates and discussions ever since 2007.
The Indian attires that Balan flaunted at the festival were Sabyasachi designs and the actress did ooze traditional style when she walked in those sarees. The criticism was unfortunate and unnecessary, making her one of the most polarised stars to grace the event. However, back in 2013, when she was a part of the event, she was unfazed by the criticism that came her way.
She was quoted saying back then, “ I enjoyed what I wore every time I stepped out. I loveIndian wear and I thought I would stick to it even if I am atCannes. I am glad I did not succumb to any pressure related towhat I should wear.
People actually came up to me and complimented me on what I was wearing.” It was a fabulous two weeks of my life. I had lost touchwith world cinema.
I used to watch films every night. I also used to visit film festivals and special screenings but somehow I couldn’t find time anymore. But I am so happy to have got the opportunity to attend the Cannes fest as I could again catch up with world cinema," Vidya told Press Trust of India.
Vidya Balan on the severe criticism for her fashion During the promotions of Do Aur Do Pyaar,.
