Cannes 2023: Bollywood and Hollywood stars Sara Ali Khan, Esha Gupta, Helen Mirren, Elle Fanning turn heads on red carpet

The glittery Cannes Film Festival is best known for trend-setting fashion served on the star-studded red carpet. This year is no different with dramatic outfits and makeovers. White and ivory were popular choices, and so were blues and pinks in various shades.

Helen Mirren provided a standout look at the premiere with her hair dyed blue and a fan with the phrase #WorthIt printed on it. The actress has turned producer for her latest film ‘Fast X’ and wowed the crowds in a blue Del Core creation.

Uma Thurman, 53, stunned in a blush satin gown designed by Dior Haute Couture as she joined son Levon Hawke, 21, at the opening night.

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing opted for looks with long, flowing trains white thigh-high slit gown designed by Christopher Bu on the red carpet.

Elle Fanning wore a custom pale pink princess style Alexander McQueen orchid gown with a strapless bodice and crystal embroidery. She was back on the red carpet as an ambassador for L’Oreal.

The night also belonged to Michael Douglas, who received an honorary Palme d'Or during the opening ceremony. Douglas attended the premiere with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter, Carys, who kissed the actor on his cheeks at the top of the steps of the famed Palais des Festivals before the ceremony.

Esha Gupta looked stunning while she made her debut in a white gown with a thigh-high slit. The dress was highlighted with a collar and delicate lace flowers on the neck designed by celebrity designer Nicholas Jebran.

Sara Ali Khan makes her Cannes debut looking like a bride in a Indian traditional attire in an ivory lehenga designed by Bollywood favorite designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla . The actress took to her Instagram to share the pictures hours after walking the red carpet for the premiere of 'Jeanne Du Barry', starring Johnny Depp, which opened the festival. "You Cannes do it," wrote the actress.

Simona Tabasco, best known for her lead role in The White Lotus on HBO, chose a bold red design from Lanvin. Keeping in trend with several other looks, the dress had a cascading train. Tabasco completed her look accessorising with Chopard jewels.

Urvashi Rautela made her second appearance at the Cannes with her impeccable style on the red carpet wearing a pink floral ruffled gown designed by Paris ace designer Sima Couture and a striking neckpiece adorned with Cartier crocodile jewellery,