Cannes 2025: 17-year-old Nitanshi Goel stuns in black gown, outshines Jacqueline Fernandez on red carpet. Youngest Bollywood star makes a grand debut with style and grace.
Cannes 2025 Shock: Nitanshi Goel’s Stunning Black Gown Steals Show From Jacqueline Fernandez
For the first time in Cannes Film Festival 2025, there was a twist to the glamour and glitz as 17 yr-old Nitanshi Goel walked the red carpet dazzling with her presence; not to mention she did a better job outshining veterans like Jacqueline Fernandez. Breaking into showbiz with a super breakout role of Phool Kumari in her first series, Laapata Ladies, Nitanshi also looked like she was meant to be on the red carpet.
A Young Star Shines Bright on Cannes Red Carpet
Each and every year the world’s biggest film stars make their way to Cannes on the French Riviera, premiered brilliant films but also fashion memories you will never forget. The same went for this year with myriad established stars and first timers attending in abundance. Nitanshi, the youngest Bollywood participant at Cannes this year, landed on style in her black strapless number by Z by Monica and Karishma with stunning golden detailing, which took her look to a whole new level of grace.
Influenced by that she choose to go minimal in jewelry but made it a statement with necklace and matching earrings or just a simple earrings too) She also complemented everything with bold makeup, nude glossed lips and sleek ponytail. Fashion critics and social media took notice of her polished, high-octane style and instantly recognised her as one of the biggest buzz stars at the festival.
Tribute to Bollywood Legends
Prior to her grand black gown entry, Nitanshi was at the unique white dress look before actually came on board. As a tribute to Bollywood veterans, she added their cut out photos on her hair bun and ensured she would never lose sight of where she came from as a fresh face like her. It resonated with her fans and even more so those in the industry as it showed that humility and respect were part of her rise.
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Jacqueline Fernandez’s Style and Nitanshi’s Impact
Though Jacqueline Fernandez showed Cannes, her own style is unique to her — yet it was all about the youthful energy and classy fashion of Nitanshi that left everyone at the door. The debut heralds a new beginning of talent fusion with style and confidence as young Indian actors step on the global front.
As Nitanshi Goel continues to shine, her Cannes debut is more than just a red carpet moment — it’s a statement that a promising new star is on the rise, ready to make waves worldwide.
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