It was a special moment for Pooja Hegde.
It was her first-ever appearance on the Cannes red carpet.
The actress joined the celebrities making their way to the Top Gun: Maverick screening on May 18.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was there as well.
Did the two have a quick chat in Tulu?
Please click on the images for a look at Pooja@Cannes.
IMAGE: Pooja was confidence personified on her Cannes red carpet debut.
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IMAGE: Her gown's sweetheart neckline -- Pooja's white princess feathered gown was designed by Maison Geyanna Youness -- allowed her beautiful earrings to stand out.
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IMAGE: 'The iconic red carpet stairs at the Cannes Film Festival. What a rush this was', Pooja noted on the gram.
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IMAGE: The photographers want a kiss. Pooja obliges prettily.
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