While most celebrities at Cannes 2026 arrived in dramatic gowns, glittering corsets, and giant couture trains, Punjabi actor Roopi Gill chose to do something far more personal. She walked the red carpet carrying a piece of Punjab with her – and honestly, that’s what made her debut feel so memorable.
The actor attended the festival for her Punjabi film Chardikala, which was showcased at the Cannes Film Market. While the film isn’t part of the official festival lineup, Roopi still managed to create one of the most talked-about cultural fashion moments from the event.
And the internet instantly noticed the similarities to Diljit Dosanjh’s much-loved Met Gala appearance from last year – not because the looks were identical, but because both stars proudly brought Punjabi identity onto massive international red carpets instead of blending into generic global fashion trends.
by TOI Lifestyle Desk
