Mumbai: Former Miss World and actor Manushi Chhillar is all set to make her debut on the red carpet at the prestigious 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The 76th edition will be held from May 16 to May 27 in France. She will be joining Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma at the prestigious celebration.
The official poster for the 2023 Cannes Film Festival featured actor Catherine Deneuve created by Lionel Avignon and Stefan de Vivies at Hartland Villa from a photo by Jack Garofalo during the shooting of La Chamade. The poster was chosen to pay tribute to Deneuve for her contributions to movies. The festival will open with Jeanne du Barry directed by Maiwenn. The festival will close with Pixar's film Elemental directed by Peter Sohn.
A number of Bollywood personalities such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Sharmila Tagore, and Deepika Padukone, among others, have been part of the jury for the French festival. Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Mallika Sherawat, Pooja Hegde, Hina Khan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Aditi Rao Hydari have also walked the red carpet.
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Manushi Chhillar gained popularity at the age of 21 by returning the Miss World crown to India after a gap of 17 years. Manushi received praise for her work and efforts throughout her time as Miss World in relation to her bold aim for the welfare of women. The stunning woman also received the Beauty With A Purpose Award for her outstanding efforts towards her project Shakti, which aimed to combat period poverty. The actor had also collaborated with UNICEF to spread knowledge about the new coronavirus during the difficult Covid days.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Manushi will be seen in Tehran next to John Abraham and Operation Valentine with Varun Tej, among many others. (With agency inputs)
