The 78th Cannes Film Festival started on May 13, bringing its usual sparkle to the French Riviera. For actors, walking the Cannes red carp...
The 78th Cannes Film Festival started on May 13,
bringing its usual sparkle to the French Riviera. For actors, walking the
Cannes red carpet is still a dream come true. For movie lovers, it's a treat to
see great films from around the world. But some people feel that the focus has
shifted. Is Cannes still about cinema? Or is it turning into a fashion show for
influencers? We asked some actors what they think and their views were both fun
and thoughtful.
Romiit Raaj:
Not at all… I feel Cannes is getting Bigger &
moving with times… it’s got best of films getting screened & old films
which are restored also getting a huge audience and love. From India we saw
Karan Johar, Aishwarya Rai & even Senior actor Sharmila Tagore at Cannes
& I feel it’s amazing
Rozlyn Khan:
Cannes Film Festival this year looked less like a
film event and more like the Kumbh Mela of influencers. The only thing missing
was someone shouting, ‘Jai Instagram Baba ki Jai!’ They had a dress code with
no gowns with trails. And what did our desi celebs do? Wore trails so long,
even Indian Railways felt insecure. Urvashi Rautela walked in with a parrot. A
parrot. Bro, Cannes looked like Natraj Market meets Fantasy and Half the people
representing India? Never seen them in Indian media, Indian news, or even
Indian weddings. At this point, I was only expecting the Kaccha Badam guy and
the Kis Colour Ki Chaddi Pehni Hai guy to show up and say, ‘Namaste Cannes, hum
bhi content creator hain!’ The real fear? Cannes might just ban Indians next
year. ‘No influencers, no parrots, and definitely no chaddis!’
Neel Samarthh:
Cannes is still magical, no doubt. Walking that red
carpet is a dream for every actor, including me. But yes, over the years, it
feels like the spotlight has shifted. Earlier, it was all about cinema,
stories, and strong performances. Now, sometimes it looks more like a fashion
runway for influencers. That’s not a bad thing style is a part of showbiz but I
do hope the heart of Cannes, which is cinema, stays alive and strong. Let’s not
forget the real heroes of the festival, the films and the artists behind them.
Worship Khanna:
I always try to look at the positive side of
things. I believe times are changing, society is evolving, people are growing,
and we too must adapt with time. If influencers or YouTubers are getting
opportunities to walk the red carpet at Cannes, I see it as a sign that more
doors are opening not just for them, but for all of us. Just because I’m an
actor and haven’t walked there yet, doesn’t mean I should feel bad. Maybe I can
also try influencing, or find another way to reach that stage. Everyone has
their own journey, and every success comes with hard work. If they’ve reached
Cannes, there must be a reason behind it. I respect their struggle. It’s not
easy to achieve anything without effort. If they’ve been invited, they must
have earned it in some way. So I don’t look down on anyone’s success. Instead
of feeling negative, I feel motivated. If they can do it, I can too with more
focus and effort. Everyone's work is important. What may seem big for them is
big for them; what’s big for me is big for me. Let’s respect all kinds of
efforts.
Saanand Verma:
Cannes hasn’t lost anything. Its cinematic soul is
very much still there. It’s just that it has modernized, and we have to move
with the flow. These days, even a small event at a tea stall gets hyped on
social media and heavily used by influencers so this is Cannes, a huge
platform. Of course influencers are going to be involved. Yes there's the red
carpet, there's glam, there’s all of that but at the same time, its core
essence has never faded. People still watch and enjoy the films.
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