Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's glorious Cannes journey

This post is a continuation of Sujata's post from last year. Credits to Sujata for all the images and collages.

There is but one name in the glam world that creates a kind of a stir which was unheard of until now. It is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and this mega celebrity creates a magical interest in the media and public throughout the world. Be it her films, her appearances, her wedding, or her motherhood, everything is discussed and scrutinizied beyond imagination. She is exceptionally beautiful, charming and graceful; and she has brought her country fame in many a way.

It is not surprising then that we wish to re-visit her entire journey through the most prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Cannes is the most prestigious and publicized film festival that previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world.

Here are all her appearances in the Cannes so far except for 2012. At the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will represent L’Oréal Paris on the 24th & 25th of May. On the 24th of May she will attend the L’Oréal Paris - amfAR (The American Foundation for AIDS Research) dinner and after-party.

Aishwarya first appeared for Cannes in 2002 for for the premiere of her film Devdas. Ever since, there was no looking back.

2002: Aishwarya's first ever appearance for the premiere of her film Devdas.2003: As part of the prestigious jury. First ever (and youngest) Indian actor to be chosen as a jury member.2004: As L'Oreal Paris' international brand ambassador2005: Inaugurated the festival.2006: As the L'Oreal Paris brand ambassador. Also her film Provoked was premiered here.2007: First appearance with Abhishek after marriage. Their film Guru was screened at the festival.2008: Again as L'Oreal Paris brand ambassador. Her film Jodhaa Akbar was screened at the festival. The who Bachchan family was present in full force to support her.20092010: Her film Raavan was screened at the festival.

Aishwarya Rai at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
Day One: Aishwarya stunned the crowd by wearing an off-white embellished one-shouldered gown from Elie Saab Spring 2011 Couture collection. She also wore a peplum at teh waist for more definition. She was carrying a Jimmy Choo Cosma clutch and looked the diva that she is.
She wore Chopard jewelry, shimmering eyeshadow, and glossy lips.
Day Two: As expected, she wore a gorgeous gown, sparkling makeup and an elegant hairstyle. The breathtaking blue and white floor sweeping gown from Armani Prive Spring 2011 collection, which she carried with much grace made her the best dressed celebrity at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Day Two.
Aishwarya had shimmering eye makeup with gold eyeshadow. She wore a pair of diamond earrings, two rings, and a bracelet watch. She carried a smart clutch.
She wore her hair in a pinned up style which was trendy and sexy.