Bollywood fashionista Diana Penty made a striking appearance at the Cannes Film Festival’s Bharat Pavilion, celebrating Indian heritage and craftsmanship on the global stage.
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The 40-year-old actor turned heads in a custom, richly textured golden saree by designer Manish Malhotra. Sharing the traditional look on social media, Penty beautifully described the ensemble as “Cannes dipped in a little Indian gold.”
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Explaining the inspiration behind the outfit, she wrote: “Wearing a custom knit @manishmalhotra05 saree at the Bharat Pavilion… because in India, gold has always meant more than just colour.”
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Diana elevated the look with striking statement earrings, perfectly completing her blend of heritage and modern style.
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Penty’s Cannes Bharat Pavilion makeup complemented her custom Manish Malhotra look with glowing bronzed skin, smoky earth-toned eyes, nude lips, and structured brows. The overall aesthetic delivered an elegant, sun-kissed goddess vibe with effortless sophistication and metallic warmth.
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Designer Manish Malhotra reacted to the post with a series of brown heart emojis, while celebrity makeup artist Shaan Muttathil commented, “Ur looking amazing ! Love this look”.
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The actress also posted a picture with Indian filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, director of iconic films like โLagaanโ, โSwadesโ, and โJodhaa Akbarโ. He attended the Cannes Film Festival 2026 as director of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to represent the Indian delegation and showcase the country’s diverse cinema at the Bharat Pavilion.