Vidya Balan wore designer Sabyasachi’s creations at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
New Delhi:
Vidya Balan's traditional Indian clothes at the Cannes Film Festival this year may have receivedmixed response from fashion critics but the actress says shedid not want her choice of clothes to be just a sartorialstatement but rather reflect her identity.
The 35-year-old actress was part of the prestigiousnine-member jury, headed by Hollywood director StevenSpielberg at the annual film festival, where glamour is keyand every appearance on the red carpet is placed under theharsh scrutiny of global paparazzi.
Be it her Mughal princess look, her bright maroon lehengaor the statement nathni, Vidya did manage to grab eyeballs atthe prestigious event.
"I enjoyed what I wore every time I stepped out. I loveIndian wear and I thought I would stick to it even if I am atCannes. I am glad I did not succumb to any pressure related towhat I should wear. People actually came up to me andcomplimented me on what what I was wearing," Vidya told PTI."They loved it. I received all sorts of wonderfulreaction.
They were very curious about all the clothes, accessories andyes the nath. I am happy and proud of myself," she said.
This year, the 66th Cannes festival showcased India as aguest country to mark the centenary of its film industry.
The The Dirty Picture star got to rub shoulders with biginternational names like Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman,Life of Pi helmer Ang Lee, Oscar-winner Christophe Waltz,Japanese director Naomi Kawase, Scottish director LynneRamsay, French actor-director Daniel Auteuil and Romaniandirector Cristian Mungiu, who were all part of the jury.
"It was a fabulous two weeks of my life. I had lost touchwith world cinema. I used to watch films every night. I alsoused to visit film festivals and special screenings butsomehow I couldn't find time anymore. But I am so happy tohave got the opportunity to attend the Cannes fest as I couldagain catch up with world cinema," Vidya said.
"Being part of the jury was the cherry on the cake. Wewere treated like royalty. It was very flattering," she said.
Vidya will be next seen in Rajkumar Gupta directed comedythriller Ghanchakkar. The film also stars Emraan Hashmi andwill hit theatres on June 28.
The 35-year-old actress was part of the prestigiousnine-member jury, headed by Hollywood director StevenSpielberg at the annual film festival, where glamour is keyand every appearance on the red carpet is placed under theharsh scrutiny of global paparazzi.
Be it her Mughal princess look, her bright maroon lehengaor the statement nathni, Vidya did manage to grab eyeballs atthe prestigious event.
"I enjoyed what I wore every time I stepped out. I loveIndian wear and I thought I would stick to it even if I am atCannes. I am glad I did not succumb to any pressure related towhat I should wear. People actually came up to me andcomplimented me on what what I was wearing," Vidya told PTI."They loved it. I received all sorts of wonderfulreaction.
They were very curious about all the clothes, accessories andyes the nath. I am happy and proud of myself," she said.
This year, the 66th Cannes festival showcased India as aguest country to mark the centenary of its film industry.
The The Dirty Picture star got to rub shoulders with biginternational names like Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman,Life of Pi helmer Ang Lee, Oscar-winner Christophe Waltz,Japanese director Naomi Kawase, Scottish director LynneRamsay, French actor-director Daniel Auteuil and Romaniandirector Cristian Mungiu, who were all part of the jury.
"It was a fabulous two weeks of my life. I had lost touchwith world cinema. I used to watch films every night. I alsoused to visit film festivals and special screenings butsomehow I couldn't find time anymore. But I am so happy tohave got the opportunity to attend the Cannes fest as I couldagain catch up with world cinema," Vidya said.
"Being part of the jury was the cherry on the cake. Wewere treated like royalty. It was very flattering," she said.
Vidya will be next seen in Rajkumar Gupta directed comedythriller Ghanchakkar. The film also stars Emraan Hashmi andwill hit theatres on June 28.
