Saturday, 17 May 2014 - 1:29pm Archana Venkatraman

Actress Mallika Sherawat led the Bollywood brigade at this year’s Cannes film festival. The Murder actresses stunned the onlookers in a demure and fashionable blue Emilio Pucci gown for the opening night. Fellow actor Uday Chopra too walked the red carpet on the same evening for the screening of Grace of Monaco, co-produced by him.

Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat at the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival 2014 opening night
Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat at the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival 2014 opening night
Image: Mallika Sherawat Twitter

Mallika Sherawat combined the laced, full-sleeved, high-neck gown with a gold clutch, Boucheron diamond ear-studs and an updo. The actress had toned down her make-up with a burnt-orange lipstick shade and smoky eyes.

Mallika, dressed in a blue Emily Pucci gown and Bucheron diamond earrings attended the Grace of Monaco premiere at Cannes 2014
Mallika, dressed in a blue Emily Pucci gown and Bucheron diamond earrings attended the Grace of Monaco premiere at Cannes 2014
Image: Mallika Sherawat Twitter
She attended the Grace of Monaco' Premiere at the opening night of 67th Cannes Film Festival in her blue Pucci outfit.

Mallika Sherawat continued to surprise guests at Cannes 2014 when she appeared in an elegant high-collar white and beige lehenga designed by  Manish Tripathi.

mallika stunned again in a Manish Tripathi white and beige lehenga for the CII inauguration event
mallika stunned again in a Manish Tripathi white and beige lehenga for the CII inauguration event
Image: Mallika Sherawat Twitter

Mallika wore the traditional outfit to attend the CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) inauguration event on May 16 -- Day 3 of the Cannes Film Festival. She coupled the traditional lehenga with a simple thin chain and locket, diamond studs and a clutch. She had her wavy hair down and continued the trend of minimal make-up.

Mallika shared space with Arun Singh, the Indian Ambassador to France and Ashok Amritra, the Indian American filmmaker
Mallika shared space with Arun Singh, the Indian Ambassador to France and Ashok Amritra, the Indian American filmmaker
Image: Mallika Sherawat Twitter

At the CII inauguration event, Mallika shared a discussion with Ashok Amritraj, the Indian American film producer and Arun Singh, the Indian Ambassador to France

The Murder actress wore a bright orange jacket-top and black jeggings for the CII boat party
The Murder actress wore a bright orange jacket-top and black jeggings for the CII boat party
Image: Mallika Sherawat Twitter

Mallika then changed into her third Cannes outfit – a bright orange jacket-top with black leggings and closed black stilletos for the CII boat party.

Mallika Sherawat led the Bollywood brigade at this year’s Cannes festival and impressed the fashion police in her classic yet contemporary outfits.

Actor Uday Chopra, who also walked the red carpet on the opening night looked dapper in a suit
Actor Uday Chopra, who also walked the red carpet on the opening night looked dapper in a suit
Image: Uday Chopra Twitter

Actor Uday Chopra too attended the Grace of Monaco premiere on the opening day at Cannes. He looked dapper in a classic white shirt, black waist coat, and bow and suit ensemble.

Uday Chopra shared a picture on Twitter of himself with Grace of Monaco team including Nicole Kidman. Chopra is one of the producers of the film
Uday Chopra shared a picture on Twitter of himself with Grace of Monaco team including Nicole Kidman. Chopra is one of the producers of the film

Chopra was thrilled to see Grace of Monaco receive standing ovation at Cannes. He is one of the producers of the film starring Nicole Kidman.

A Cannes regular Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be seen at the French Riviera on Tuesday, May 20. 

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