See photos of style queen Aishwarya Rai making her Cannes 2016 debut

The beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the epitome of red carpet glamour as she arrived at Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Friday.

The beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the epitome of glamour as she arrived at Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Friday.

Aishwarya, 42, floated down the red carpet in a close-fitted Ali Younes beaded cape couture gown. She added a pop of colour with turquoise eye shadow, completing her look with middle-part waves.

Aish left for Cannes on Thursday with daughter Aaradhya and mother Brinda Rai, making her 15th consecutive appearance at the annual festival. She will hit the red carpet on Saturday as well.

The actress, who is the brand ambassador of L’Oreal Paris, will also attend the screening of her forthcoming film Sarbjit at the ongoing fest.

The actor, who is juggling a tight schedule this year, said before leaving that the Cannes appearances “mean a lot” to her.

“Even when it is not about my film, I so often end up speaking about whatever films of ours are getting showcased or represented there. I am very humbled and privileged that I am given that opportunity to speak for us (Indians) because we are not individuals when we stand on a global platform. You represent us Indians and our fraternity. That means a lot. So every such experience is humbling, precious and means the world,” she told the Indian Express.

Now, take a closer look at Aish’s gown and those poses: