The annual public runway event honours women’s empowerment, inclusivity, and diversity through beauty and design. Now, several behind-the-scenes pictures and videos from the gala event have been surfacing on social media.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Selfie With Simone Ashley

The one snapshot that took the internet by storm was a selfie featuring the Bollywood diva along with Bridgerton fame and Indian-origin actress Simone Ashley.

Taking to Instagram, Ashley dropped a selfie with Aishwarya on her stories, wherein the two, dressed in elegant black outfits, can be seen posing together in their vanity space as they prepare for the big event.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan At Paris Fashion Week 2025

Talking about the Guru actress’s outfit for the mega fashion event, dripping with diamonds and Manish Malhotra’s creativity, her ensemble was a modern spin on the Indian sherwani. The regal silhouette showcased power with tenderness, with 10-inch diamond-embroidered cuffs on the sleeves and stacked diamond scallops reimagined as an extravagant necklace that perfectly replicated the opulence of a nau lakha haar.

“This style reimagines the Indian sherwani—rooted in traditional menswear—through an androgynous couture lens. The custom-made sherwani becomes a canvas where structure meets softness: tailoring that expresses power while conveying modern sensuality. The 10-inch diamond-embroidered cuffs elevate the sleeve to the level of modern regalia, serving as both armour and decoration. They expand the gesture of ‘wearing your heart on your sleeve,’ increasing power and vulnerability in equal measure,” wrote Manish Malhotra on Instagram.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Work Front

The actress was last seen in director Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus period action drama, Ponniyin Selvan II, wherein she had a double role. The film also featured Vikram, Trisha Krishnan, Jayram Ravi and Prabhu in significant roles.

Aishwarya is yet to announce her next project.

Shrishti Negi

Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More

Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More