Alia Bhatt Adds Cultural Charm To Her Glamorous Cannes 2025 Red Carpet With Kaala Teeka On Ear To Ward Off Evil Eye (VIDEO)

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt made a glamorous debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera, arriving on the red carpet in a soft nude off-shoulder sculpted gown by Schiaparelli. The gown featured a sweetheart neckline and a cinched corset, flared into a layered tulle train for added drama. The 32-year-old actress attended The Mastermind at the Palais des Festivals on May 23.

Soon, visuals of Alia's oh-so-stunning look went viral on social media. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the actress had added a traditional touch to her debut by placing a 'kaala teeka' (black mark) just behind her left ear to ward off the evil eye and bring good luck. For those unversed, a kaala teeka is a small mark made with kajal (kohl), traditionally applied on special occasions. This practice is common in India and is believed to ward off the evil eye.

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However, this is not the first time the actress was spotted sporting a kaala teeka. Earlier in 2024, during her second Met Gala appearance in a Sabyasachi saree, she had worn a kaala teeka as well.

About Alia Bhatt's look

Alia Bhatt styled her look with a slicked-back bun, with baby hair gelled into soft twirls on her forehead. For makeup, she opted for a glowy and dewy look, featuring a soft pink blush on her cheekbones, shimmery eyeshadow with curled eyelashes, and a lipstick that complemented her nude dress.

For accessories, Bhatt kept it simple with pearl and diamond studs, paired with a large pear-shaped diamond ring.

On the work front, Alia will be reuniting with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Love and War, starring alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor and her Raazi co-star Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles.

Alia also has Alpha with Sharvari in the lead.