Celebrity Masterchef fame Ranveer Brar walks the Cannes red carpet for a creators' meet; calls it a ‘magical experience'
Celebrity chef and television personality
made a striking appearance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025, walking the red carpet for a special creators' meet.
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Known for his culinary flair and charismatic screen presence, Ranveer called the experience 'magical,' echoing the sentiment so many have about the iconic French Riviera event.
'They said Cannes is magical… turns out, it really is!' he wrote on social media. Sharing a fun recap video from his trip, he added, 'CANNES!! You were so much fun! What an amazing trip.'
Ranveer turned heads in a white and teal deconstructed suit that combined sharp tailoring with playful, avant-garde elements — including quirky prints and a feathery shoulder detail.
The outfit broke traditional menswear boundaries, blending experimental materials and bold silhouettes with vibrant hues, perfectly capturing the spirit of creative expression celebrated at Cannes Lions.
This year's Cannes Lions Festival spotlighted the intersection of creativity, advertising, and the ever-expanding role of technology. As a content creator and culinary innovator, Ranveer's participation reflected how storytelling through food, media, and tech continues to evolve.
Brar, who rose to national fame with MasterChef India, has built a strong presence on television with shows like Ranveer's Cafe, The Great Indian Rasoi, and Station Master's Tiffin. His ability to blend culture, nostalgia, and contemporary flavours has made him a beloved figure in Indian households. Beyond television, he's a successful restaurateur, cookbook author, and digital creator, amassing millions of followers across platforms.
With his Cannes debut, Ranveer Brar not only represented India on a global creative stage but also demonstrated how chefs today are breaking out of the kitchen to shape conversations around art, innovation, and digital storytelling.
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