Alia Bhatt Missed Cannes Festival in France, Here’s Why

The red carpet in Cannes may be glittering, but not every star walks it for the sake of optics. Alia Bhatt, whose presence was highly anticipated at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival as part of the L’Oréal Paris lineup, has chosen to sit this one out and for reasons that go beyond fashion or films.

Reports suggest that Alia’s decision was influenced by the current military tension between India and Pakistan in the wake of Operation Sindoor. Though she was expected to join global faces like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the French Riviera, the Raazi actress has reportedly deemed it insensitive to attend a glamorous event while the nation grapples with high-alert conditions at the border.

Her team is monitoring the situation, and she might attend later if things settle. Alia also posted a note supporting the Indian armed forces and recognising the anxiety many families are facing right now.

At a time when glamour often takes center stage, Alia's absence says something else. Sometimes, skipping the spotlight makes the strongest statement.