Cannes 2025: Rahul Bhat returns with ‘Lost and Found in Kumbh'; Farhana Bodi's floral gown makes bold fashion statement
Rahul Bhat walks red carpet for Lost and Found in Kumbh
Actor Rahul Bhat, known for his role in Black Warrant, was present at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the third time. He walked the red carpet for the teaser launch of Lost and Found in Kumbh, his Hollywood debut. Reflecting on the occasion, Bhat said, 'It feels like a true homecoming.'
The film is directed by first-time filmmaker Mayur Puri and produced by Mulberry Films, based in Los Angeles. The story is set during the Kumbh Mela and follows a London-based philosophy professor who travels to India with his British wife and son. While in India, he unexpectedly meets his Indian ex-wife and son. The family then loses track of the professor's father in the crowded Kumbh Mela, leading to the two half-brothers getting separated.
Bhat's Cannes journey began in 2013 with Ugly, which premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section. He returned in 2023 with Kennedy, which received a seven-minute standing ovation at the festival.
Farhana Bodi wears symbolic gown in second appearance
Farhana Bodi returned to the Cannes red carpet in a couture gown titled Les fleurs que je n'ai pas reçues — which translates to The Flowers I Didn't Receive. The outfit marked her second appearance this year and contrasted her earlier high-glamour Barbie-inspired look.
Her latest ensemble included handmade floral appliqués on a sheer tulle corset, flowing into a sculpted silk crepe silhouette. The gown ended in three leaf-like shapes, symbolizing renewal and self-growth. She paired the look with green crystal earrings and a sleek bun.
'The dress has a dramatic impact on me,' Bodi said. 'It's about the ache of not receiving what you long for, and instead, having the courage to create it yourself.'
Fashion with meaning: Farhana's red carpet message
While her first look focused on glamour, Farhana Bodi's second appearance carried a more introspective tone. Her fashion choice conveyed a message of resilience, turning longing into self-created beauty. Her outfit brought together personal expression and high fashion, strengthening her position as a style figure with substance on the global stage.
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