Cannes wasn’t just about films; it was the off-screen moments that stole the spotlight. Alia Bhatt and Simone Ashley’s surprise meet-up charmed fans, while Urvashi Rautela’s wardrobe glitch and Ruchi Gujjar’s Modi-themed necklace went viral. Homebound earned a 9-minute ovation, and Denzel Washington received an honorary Palme d'Or despite a red carpet hiccup. Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio reunited, the Mission: Impossible cast broke the no-selfie rule, Rihanna wowed with her baby bump, and Emma Stone’s fly battle became meme gold. 

Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore attended the screening of Satyajit Ray’s restored classic Aranyer Din Ratri with daughter Saba Pataudi, joined by co-star Simi Garewal. Janhvi Kapoor, Karan Johar, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa arrived for their film Homebound. Khushi Kapoor, Shikhar Pahariya, and Orry shared fun candids. Shalini Passi wowed in a Manish Malhotra gown. On the Hollywood front, Rihanna supported A$AP Rocky at his premiere, Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, and Rocky brought buzz to Highest 2 Lowest, while Jason Momoa, Adria Arjona, and Dakota Johnson added star power.