Cannes is always a spectacle, but this year’s festival had a dash of Bollywood glamour. Stars like Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, and Aishwarya Rai walked the red carpet, making their mark on the prestigious event. But not everyone was impressed. Rajiv Adatia, a contestant on Big Boss 15, took a jab at the celebs who attended the festival.
Rajiv posted a picture on Instagram with a caption that read, “Going to Cannes used to be a big deal! Now it’s like going to PVR Juhu! They go, we go too!” The post was soon deleted, but not before it made the rounds on the internet. The screenshot of the post is still doing the rounds, leaving everyone wondering what prompted Rajiv to make such a comment.
The 78th Cannes Film Festival was a grand affair, with many Indian celebrities making their debut on the red carpet. Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, and Ishaan Khatter were among the newbies, while Aishwarya Rai, a regular at the festival since 2002, stole the show once again. Social media influencers like Ruchi Gujjar also made a splash, turning heads with their stunning looks.
But Rajiv’s comment didn’t go unnoticed. Shalini Passi, star of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, responded to the post with a laughing emoji. Although Rajiv’s post is no longer available on his Instagram account, the buzz around it refuses to die down. For the uninitiated, Rajiv Adatia rose to fame with Big Boss 15 and was recently seen as a finalist on the cooking-based show Celebrity MasterChef India, where Gaurav Khanna took home the trophy.
It’s not clear what prompted Rajiv to take a dig at the celebs who attended Cannes, but one thing’s for sure – his comment has sparked a conversation about the relevance of the festival in today’s times. Is it still a benchmark of success, or has it become just another red-carpet event? The debate is on, and Rajiv’s comment has adding fuel to the fire.