At the just ended Cannes film festival, Aditi Rao Hydari made a stylish appearance, but the actor believes there was a deeper meaning behind it. According to the actor, it was more of a chance to celebrate diversity on a worldwide scale and rethink beauty standards.

Aditi reflects on her experience in her first interview upon her return from the Cannes film festival, recalling her personal battle to discover a path towards confidence and self-acceptance. As the French cosmetics company L’Oreal Paris’s brand ambassador, Aditi attended the Cannes film festival.

Regarding the Cannes Film Festival
“I am extremely honoured and proud to be representing India at the Cannes Film Festival.” My sources of inspiration have always come from seeing the celebrities walk the red carpet, the prizes, and the attire. I find it strange, therefore, to be a part of it myself. Cannes serves as a venue for the convergence of various cultures and narratives, in addition to being a celebration of international film. As someone who has been a part of the Cannes history for 27 years, as well as the L’Oréal Paris legacy, Aditi says, “I feel a great sense of pride in being a part of both.”

Aditi attended the international film festival for the third time this year. Her first appearance was in 2022. Aditi looked stunning on the red carpet in an elaborately stitched, hand-dyed organza saree.

She claims that it was “incredibly empowering” to represent the cosmetic brand at the festival. This season, “Many Ways to be an icon” was the brand’s Cannes theme.

It confirmed for me the value of having a strong sense of self and the strength of our voices. The performer, who is receiving great acclaim for her online series Heeramandi, says, “By attending Cannes, I hope to inspire other women to pursue their dreams and to recognise that they too can live their dreams, belong, and own their worth in the world.”

It’s a big deal to represent Indian
Aditi sees her appearance at the international film festival as a chance to introduce the world to the beauty and diversity of Indian cinema.

“As an Indian actor, I provide not only my skill but also the storytelling traditions and cultural legacy that shape our movie. I want to change how people view Indian film by being here at Cannes and not only via the traditional tropes. I want to contribute in some small way to showcasing our rich and varied stories, our talented filmmakers, and the splendour of our many cultures and landscapes. Furthermore, as the beauty brand’s ambassador, I see it as a chance to rethink what constitutes beauty and respect diversity on a worldwide scale,” she says.

She now wishes that her presence has sparked a “globally recognised representation of beauty that is more inclusive and diverse.”

In her quest for acceptance of herself
Aditi’s drive to speak out in favour of inclusive and diverse beauty originates in her private life. She has experienced perplexity and self-doubt while coming to terms with who she is.

“Being expansive and receptive to learning has been a key component of my journey towards self-acceptance and confidence. I am proud of and appreciate my individuality. Like many others, I have suffered in my own manner and experienced times of self-doubt and disorientation,” she says.

The actor goes on, “There have been moments when I’ve felt compelled to live up to expectations or to fit into a preconceived notion of what’s acceptable and attractive. But as time has gone on, I’ve realised how crucial it is to value my originality and acknowledge the beauty that is uniquely mine.

“A happy journey of learning to love and accept myself for who I am with the self-awareness of my vulnerabilities,” is how she describes it in retrospect.

As a result of this process, I’ve learned that genuine confidence originates from within, from accepting who we are in our truest sense and realising our value beyond appearances. The actress, who will soon appear in upcoming film lioness, concludes, “My journey has taught me the power of self-love kindness and the beauty of embracing our uniqueness.”

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