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Indian Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses during the launch of L'Oreal Paris Cannes Collection 2016 in Mumbai on April 26, 2016. Image Credit: AFP

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will represent India at the Cannes Film Festival for the 15th time this year.

The 42-year-old actress made her debut at Cannes in 2002.

“It is an absolute privilege to represent L’Oreal Paris and India in particular at a platform that honours world cinema and beauty in equal measure.

“15 years with Cannes have gone by in a flash and the journey has been immensely humbling and beautiful. I’ve treasured every moment at Cannes and I’m ever so thankful to L’Oreal Paris, members of the Indian and world media, my well-wishers and my family for always making this such a memorable experience. I’m looking forward to now creating some Infallible moments at the French Riviera with my L’Oreal family of amazing make-up technicians and my co-ambassadors,” she said in a statement.

Rai Bachchan will attend the film gala on May 13-14 while Sonam Kapoor will be present on May 15-16.