Nandita Das says people seem to forget that Cannes is a ‘festival of film and not clothes’

Actor-filmmaker Nandita Das is sadly missing the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival this year. Taking to social media, she shared a few throwback pictures from the event and penned a lengthy note emphasising how Cannes is a festival of films and not of clothes.

She wrote, ‘Sadly missing Cannes this year. Sometimes people seem to forget that it is a festival of films and not of clothes! Considering I can’t show you the amazing films I watched or the conversations I have had or take you back in time when Manto premiered there. Here are a few images through the years in Cannes. And only the ones in Saris as there is a fair amount of chatter about the ‘celebrities who wore saris in Cannes’. Well it is surely my go-to garment. Simple, elegant and Indian. Least fussy - easy to get in and get out of it!’

She added, ‘Each of the images have an interesting story behind it but too long to share. So feel free to make up your own story from the photos you see. And guess the year they are from - 2005, 20013, 2016-2018.’

The 76th annual Cannes Film Festival is running from May 16 to 27 at the renowned Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France.

Several Indian celebrities have made their debut on the red carpet along with some Cannes veterans like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Established in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival serves as a prominent platform for showcasing new films from various countries.

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