Why is Shalini Passi Excited to See Aishwarya Rai at Cannes 2025?

Mumbai, May 13 (NationPress) Shalini Passi has conveyed her enthusiasm regarding Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s anticipated participation in the Cannes Film Festival 2025.

Commending the actress for her enduring beauty, remarkable talent, and grace, Shalini referred to Aishwarya as “the most perfect woman” and expressed admiration for her ability to juggle her duties as a celebrity, spouse, and mother. In response to inquiries about Aishwarya Rai’s ongoing presence at the Cannes Film Festival and the effectiveness of stylists in capturing her beauty over the years, Shalini responded with respect. She recognized Aishwarya’s iconic status at this global event and praised her natural elegance and charm, which often surpasses styling choices.

Passi shared with IANS, “Aishwarya is like, I think she's the most perfect woman in terms of her face and talent. I think if God could have blessed one person, she has it all. Whether it's the hard work, whether it's her beauty, whether it's her talent, or whether it's her nature. As a mother and as a wife, she is just amazing. I really admire her. And yeah, I think she's just something. And I'm so excited that I think she's also going to be there.”

For those unfamiliar, Aishwarya Rai first made her appearance on the Cannes red carpet in 2002 as a representative of L'Oréal Paris and has since been a consistent presence at this esteemed film festival. In 2003, she made history by becoming the first Indian actress to join the Cannes Film Festival jury.

Turning back to Shalini Passi, she is preparing for her red-carpet debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 with “Longitude 77.” She shared her anticipation, stating that she sees Cannes not only as a top film festival but also as a celebration of art in its various forms, where Indian creativity can gain appreciation from a broader international audience.

Shalini candidly expressed her thoughts on the experience, revealing that the notion of a “debut” in this context felt somewhat peculiar to her. She admitted that she never specifically envisioned walking the Cannes red carpet as a milestone. “I didn’t know there was something like a red-carpet debut,” she mentioned, adding that while those around her often emphasize such moments — whether it's the debut of a series or now the red carpet — she finds the idea amusing.

Having ventured through numerous creative paths in her life, Shalini reflected that while red carpet appearances are frequently linked with cinema and glamour, for her, it represents just another thrilling chapter in a life brimming with new experiences.