'Golden mermaid' Aishwarya, Diana, Huma raise the temperature at Cannes

The much-awaited Cannes Film Festival began on Tuesday at the Palais des Festivals, France, with an intoxicating mixture of glamour and cinephilia

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Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'A Hidden Life' at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes, southern France.

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Model Diana Penty poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'A Hidden Life' at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes, southern France.

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Huma Qureshi stunned the onlookers this year with a metallic grey Gaurav Gupta gown at the red carpet.

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Actress Priyanka Chopra, front, and singer Nick Jonas pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Best Years of a Life' at the 72nd international film festival, Cannes, southern France.

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Deepika Padukone wore a cream dress that had a front slit, a plunging neckline, exaggerated sleeves and a gigantic bow by designer Peter Dundas Her eye make-up exuded drama with dark reverse winged eyeliner and a sleek and neat high ponytail.

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For her debut at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas looked fiery in a bold black and red embellished ensemble, a custom creation by Roberto Cavalli. She carried the strapless gown with a thigh-high slit with panache.

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For the first event, Priyanka chose a pearly white dress that might have been inspired by Lady Diana's look

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Looking fierce as ever, Kangana upheld her 'Fashion Queen' title with the dapper piece coupled with dewy lips and bold eye make-up.

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Television actress Hina Khan made a stunning debut at the red carpet of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival as she chose a sparkling gown by Lebanese designer, Ziad Nakad. Hina, known for her roles in shows like "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" and "Kasautii Zindagii Kay", wore the glittery grey gown with a moderate trail and a plunging neckline.

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Rahman posted a picture of him from Cannes and captioned it: "8.51 pm iftaar." He broke his Ramadan fast and had his iftar dinner at the festival