Cannes 2015 Aishwarya Rai

Ash was reported to have been stopped at India Pavilion on May 19 because her car lacked a security clearance document called a 'blue pass'

In what must have been a sobering reality check for Aishwarya, she found herself unrecognized and almost turned away from an event on the sidelines of the film festival this year

"I was simply accused of being paid media, called a half-wit, a two-bit journalist with an agenda"

Fetching in a mauve Elie Saab gown, Ash completed her look with diamond jewellery and her hair styled in soft waves

"I had privilege of coming here as a jury member. So, the relationship with this festival started on those grounds, which makes it very familiar for me," said Ash

Why exactly are so many local eyes glued so firmly to the global red carpet at Cannes?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has, more than anyone else, provided incredible fodder for smirks and asides.

This year Bollywood and couture translated poorly on the red carpet

In Jazbaa, Ash plays a mother whose child is kidnapped

For her second red carpet look on Wednesday, Aishwarya picked a white dress made up of architectural folds, the bodice sprinkled with black

"Before Aaradhya, I don't think I've even looked at that side of Cannes," said Aishwarya

Ash looked rather lovely in wine Oscar de la Renta

Ash's second day outfit at the Cannes Film Festival will likely gladden the hearts of fashion pundits

"You never look as ugly as you do in a selfie," Cannes Film Festival director had said

Eva Longoria tweeted this picture of herself with Ash, Russian supermodel Natasha Poly and Chinese actress Li Bing Bing

Ash was reported to have been stopped at India Pavilion on May 19 because her car lacked a security clearance document called a 'blue pass'

In what must have been a sobering reality check for Aishwarya, she found herself unrecognized and almost turned away from an event on the sidelines of the film festival this year

"I was simply accused of being paid media, called a half-wit, a two-bit journalist with an agenda"

Fetching in a mauve Elie Saab gown, Ash completed her look with diamond jewellery and her hair styled in soft waves

"I had privilege of coming here as a jury member. So, the relationship with this festival started on those grounds, which makes it very familiar for me," said Ash

Why exactly are so many local eyes glued so firmly to the global red carpet at Cannes?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has, more than anyone else, provided incredible fodder for smirks and asides.

This year Bollywood and couture translated poorly on the red carpet

In Jazbaa, Ash plays a mother whose child is kidnapped

For her second red carpet look on Wednesday, Aishwarya picked a white dress made up of architectural folds, the bodice sprinkled with black

"Before Aaradhya, I don't think I've even looked at that side of Cannes," said Aishwarya

Ash looked rather lovely in wine Oscar de la Renta

Ash's second day outfit at the Cannes Film Festival will likely gladden the hearts of fashion pundits

"You never look as ugly as you do in a selfie," Cannes Film Festival director had said

Eva Longoria tweeted this picture of herself with Ash, Russian supermodel Natasha Poly and Chinese actress Li Bing Bing