No fusion, no gown: Aditi Rao Hydari, Huma Qureshi bring classic sarees to Cannes
Aditi Rao Hydari and Huma Qureshi chose traditional sarees for their Cannes appearances. Their classic drapes stood out amid the festival's recent run of experimental interpretations.
Aditi Rao Hydari and Huma Qureshi go the simple, traditional saree way in Cannes.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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