Singer Aastha Gill calls her Cannes 2025 red carpet moment 'surreal and dreamlike'

IANS May 16, 2025 500 views

Singer Aastha Gill made her dazzling debut at Cannes 2025, calling the experience "surreal and dreamlike." Her presence on the red carpet marked a significant milestone, blending her journey of years in music and cultural expression. Aastha shared her excitement on Instagram, captioning her photos with pride. The ongoing festival has been a hub of Indian glamour, featuring veterans like Anupam Kher and current stars.

"Walking the red carpet at Cannes was surreal—it felt like a dream." - Aastha Gill
Singer Aastha Gill calls her Cannes 2025 red carpet moment 'surreal and dreamlike'
Mumbai, May 16: Singer Aastha Gill, on Friday, made her much-anticipated debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year, marking a significant milestone in her journey as an artist.

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Aastha Gill debuts at Cannes 2025

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Describes experience as surreal and dreamlike

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Wore a striking off-shoulder dress

On the third day of the prestigious event, the singer walked the red carpet, calling the experience “surreal” and “dreamlike,” as it brought together years of hard work, creativity, and cultural expression. Sharing her experience, the singer shared, “Walking the red carpet at Cannes was surreal—it felt like a dream woven with years of music, culture, and creativity. I wanted my look to reflect not just who I am as an artist, but also the vibrancy and power of where I come from. I am taking a beautiful experience back from here.”

Aastha also took to Instagram to share her stunning photos from the star-studded red-carpet event and captioned it, “Made my Cannes Film Festival debut, and today, I know dreams really do come true.#Cannes2025.” In the images, she is seen wearing an off-shoulder dress that she styled with statement neckpiece.

Aastha Gill is known for her popular numbers like “DJ Wale Babu,” “Kamariya” from ‘Stree’ and “Naagin,” among others. She rose to fame with her energetic contributions to Bollywood soundtracks, including hits like “Dhup Chik” from Fugly, “Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai” from Khoobsurat and the chart-topping “DJ Wale Babu.” Beyond film music, she has also released a string of popular singles and collaborated with numerous artists across the music industry.

Talking about the ongoing Cannes 2025, the day three of the prestigious festival saw a vibrant infusion of Indian glamour and cinematic pride. Veteran actor Anupam Kher made a memorable red-carpet appearance ahead of the screening of his film ‘Tanvi The Great,’ while ‘Laapataa Ladies’ star Nitanshi Goel and Chhaya Kadam drew attention with their confident and stylish presence.

Meanwhile, a host of Indian film personalities—including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor, Neeraj Ghaywan, Vishal Jethwa, Ishaan Khatter, and Aditi Rao Hydari—are expected to attend the 78th edition of the film festival.

The festival is being held from May 13 to May 24, 2025, along the scenic French Riviera.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
So proud to see Indian artists shining on global platforms like Cannes! Aastha Gill's journey from Bollywood songs to international recognition is truly inspiring. More power to her! 🇮🇳✨
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Priya M.
Her outfit was stunning, but I wish she had incorporated more traditional Indian elements in her look. Cannes is the perfect stage to showcase our rich cultural heritage through fashion!
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Arjun S.
From "DJ Wale Babu" to Cannes red carpet - what a glow up! 🎶 This proves talent combined with hard work always gets recognized. Waiting to see what she does next!
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Shreya P.
While I'm happy for her success, I hope our media gives equal attention to independent artists who don't have Bollywood backing. India has so much musical talent beyond film industry!
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Vikram J.
The way she carried herself with such grace and confidence makes me proud as an Indian. More power to women representing our country on global stages! 👏
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Neha R.
Her music has been the soundtrack of so many college parties and road trips! Seeing her at Cannes feels like watching a friend achieve big dreams. So happy for her success!

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