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Aditi Rao Hydari: My goal in attending Cannes was to redefine what it means to be beautiful.

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Aditi Rao Hydari: My goal in attending Cannes was to redefine what it means to be beautiful.

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.

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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, 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.”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’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 you 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.

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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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At seven o’clock, Raj Babbar’s daughter learnt of his liaison with Smita Patil. “I shouldn’t tell my mother about this.”

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At seven o’clock, Raj Babbar’s daughter learnt of his liaison with Smita Patil. “I shouldn’t tell my mother about this.”

Raj Babbar left his wife, Nadira, to marry Smita Patil in 1983. His daughter Juhi Babbar has recalled the time in a new interview.
Actor Raj Babbar was already married and had two children when he began his relationship with fellow actor, Smita Patil. The affair and the ensuing marriage saw a lot of controversy, given how it began. Raj Babbar’s daughter, former actor Juhi Babbar, has now opened up on the time and how she came to know about the relationship when she was just 7 years old.

Juhi Babbar on Raj Babbar and Smita Patil

In an interview with Lehren Retro, Juhi recalled how Smita Patil made a conscious effort to connect with Raj’s two children – Juhi and her brother, Arya. “My father talked and explained his marriage with Smita Patil to me when I was barely seven years old, and that’s why my memories of Smita ji are very different. She went out of her way to do things for me. I think she also had this thing that we are the kids of the person who is most special to her, and so we are special to her as well. She would show us a lot of love, always bringing us gifts when she travelled, and she would ensure that at home, we were served the food that we liked. These small memories are nice, but unfortunately, there aren’t many memories,” she said.

Juhi said she was conflicted about her impression of Smita at the time because the actor was always nice to us, but she could see that the marriage had shaken up her own family, particularly her mother, Nadira. “As a child, I knew this is the lady my father wants to be with, and he wants to make her his wife. I could see Smita making an effort towards me and my little brother, but I also knew that this was disturbing the unit that used to be, and that my mother was unhappy about it. I had that understanding—that aunty (Smita) was being so good to me, but when I go home, I shouldn’t share this with my mother.”

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Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s marriage

Smita Patil and Raj Babbar met on the sets of their 1982 film Bheegi Palkein. Raj left Nadira to marry Smita the following year. Their son, actor Prateik Babbar, was born in November 1986. However, Smita Patil died soon after from childbirth complications at the age of 31. Raj Babbar got back together with Nadira a few years later.

Juhi Babbar made her film debut with Kash Aap Hamare Hote opposite Sonu Nigam in 2003. She worked in a handful of films over the next few years before taking a hiatus to do TV. In 2023, she returned to films with supporting roles in films like Faraaz and Farrey. She is married to actor Anup Soni.

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