Look: Indian actress Sara Ali Khan makes Cannes red carpet debut in traditional outfit

Indian actor Sara Ali Khan made a stunning debut appearance at the Cannes International Film Festival 2023 red carpet on Tuesday wearing a traditional Indian outfit.

On a red carpet swarming with luxury gowns and jewels, Sara stood out in her Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla handwoven ivory lehenga (long skirt). A long-trailing veil completed her ensemble. With minimal makeup and jewellery, the actor styled her hair in a messy bun.

While speaking to the shutterbugs present on the red carpet, the actor said, "Nervous...I've always aspired to be here someday, and I can't believe I'm here."

Speaking about her look, Sara said, "It's a traditional and modern Indian handmade design by Abu and Sandeep (Khosla). I've always been proud of my Indianness. It embodies who I am; it's fresh, it's modern, and [it] also has traditional roots."

Sara, on Wednesday, shared a slew of pictures of her Cannes red carpet look on her Instagram profile. Several fans commended her choice of outfit and praised her for sticking to her Indian roots. Someone commented: "The true representation of India. A Royal representation."

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