Bollywood diva Alia Bhatt recently ditched the 2025 Cannes Film Festival opening day in light of the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan. The decision followed India’s Operation Sindoor, which has increased tensions at the border.
Bhatt was slated to attend the festival on the French Riviera as a Global Ambassador for L’Oreal Paris, along with other international stars like Eva Longoria and Viola Davis.
So, is it a done deal, or might there be changes to the plan?
Bhatt still might attend the event
Influencing factors
As the 78th Cannes started on Tuesday evening (IST), Indian portals started reporting about Bhatt missing the event.
Later, speaking to India Today, a source revealed Bhatt took her decision keeping the ongoing border tensions in mind.
The Raazi actor did not find it appropriate to attend such a prestigious event at this crucial time.