Overview
- Indian outlets on Tuesday outlined a wider guest list, with Alia Bhatt returning alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for L’Oréal and reported appearances by Karan Johar, Tara Sutaria, Mouni Roy, Pooja Batra, and Jacqueline Fernandez preparing her looks.
- Punjabi cinema marks a milestone as Ammy Virk makes his Cannes debut with Chardikala, with co‑star Roopi Gill joining for screenings reported for this year’s festival.
- Payal Kapadia will preside over Critics’ Week’s jury from May 13 to 21, while Ashutosh Gowariker is set to represent India as the newly appointed IFFI director.
- Indian producers are targeting the Marché du Film, with Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram taking Balan: The Boy, market listings for September 21 and Spirit of the Wildflower, and Gujarati actor‑producer Manasi Parekh seeking financing and distribution for upcoming projects.
- The 79th Cannes Film Festival runs May 12 to 23 with an auteur‑led lineup, a shift that could open space for non‑studio titles seeking attention and deals.