Blackpink’s Lisa and Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra just gave us the most iconic Cannes crossover moment: All about the glorious meet-up

K-pop met Bollywood at Cannes. A look at how Lisa and Priyanka Chopra dazzle red carpet

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Blackpink's Lisa at Cannes 2025
Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Blackpink's Lisa at Cannes 2025
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Dubai: When Blackpink’s Lisa and Priyanka Chopra Jonas showed up on the Cannes red carpet together, it was less red carpet, more global flex. Two icons from different worlds, sharing one frame—and the internet had a full-blown meltdown. No forced poses, no awkward small talk. Just two women at the top of their game, casually stealing the show.

Lisa, ever the trendsetter, turned up in a sleek look that said, “I’m booked, busy, and unbothered.” Priyanka, never one to fade into the background, delivered her usual dose of high-glam energy with a killer smile to match. But the real scene-stealer? That blink-and-you-miss-it moment when Priyanka sweetly asked to switch sides—because yes, even global superstars have a “good side,” and they're not shy about it.

The side-swap was quick, the chemistry was real, and the footage instantly went viral. Watching Lisa and Priyanka giggle and readjust like regular girls at prom—except with way better lighting and a million-dollar backdrop—was oddly wholesome.

Who knew the most relatable moment at Cannes would come from two women who practically live on best-dressed lists?

Fans couldn’t get enough. Edits, memes, stan accounts—everyone went wild. This wasn’t just a celebrity sighting. It was a crossover of two industries, two cultures, and two massive fanbases that rarely collide. Lisa, the K-pop superstar who breaks the internet by breathing, and Priyanka, the Bollywood export who’s been playing the long game in Hollywood—together, they didn’t just pose, they owned it.

No branding needed, no overexplanation. Just two forces of nature doing what they do best: being cool, confident, and totally in control. Honestly? We’d watch a buddy movie starring these two in a heartbeat. Until then, that red carpet clip will do just fine.

Manjusha Radhakrishnan
Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment Editor
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.

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