Day 9 of the 78th Cannes Film Festival sparkled with Indian star power and global glamour. Homebound stars Janhvi Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Ishaan Khatter received a 9-minute standing ovation. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stunned in a white and gold saree by Manish Malhotra. International stars, Michelle Rodriguez brought edgy charm, Naomi Campbell turned heads, Taraji P. Henson lit up the carpet, and models Cara Delevingne and Barbara Palvin impressed with style choices.

Day 8 at the French Riviera saw a heartwarming reunion as Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter walked the red carpet ahead of Homebound premiere, joined by Vishal Jethwa, Karan Johar, Neeraj Ghaywan, and co-producer Natasha Poonawalla. The film, part of Cannes` Un Certain Regard section, also earned praise from Martin Scorsese. On the Hollywood front, Scarlett Johansson received a standing ovation for her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived with daughter Aaradhya, while Alia Bhatt is expected soon.