Ruchi Gujjar Bold Tribute at Cannes 2025 wearing Modi-Themed Necklace

In a departure from glamour norm and cinematic flair, the 78th Cannes International Film Festival saw a second that was beyond trend and film. Indian actor and model Ruchi Gujjar became the buzz of international talk not for a film debut or fashion-forward styling but for a necklace that conveyed a political statement as bold as it once was provocative.

A Necklace That Spoke Louder Than Words

Dressed in a beautifully designed golden lehenga with the intricacy of Indian design, Ruchi Gujjar glided down the Cannes pink carpet elegantly. But it wasn’t her Rajasthani outfit that got the attention of the masses it was her former accessory: a royal Kundan necklace adorned with three small photos of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Photos of Gujjar proudly wearing this necklace quickly became a hit on social media. Captioning her Instagram post, she wrote, *”I felt proud to represent my u. s. and lifestyle at the 78th Cannes Film Festival 2025.”* Her clothing was formerly traditional, but this necklace was formerly a cultural bombshell in today’s time.

The Internet Reacts: Patriotism or Publicity?

As predicted, responses came streaming in from all directions. On one side of the spectrum, devotees welcomed her act of patriotism, terming it a bold combination of tradition and national pride. On the other, critics viewed it as a carefully thought out publicity gimmick, even ridiculing her with satirical comments such as, “The next Padma Shri or MP ticket will be awarded to her.”

The Modi-themed necklace was then quickly called a symbol of “fashion nationalism,” causing controversies across newsrooms and on line channels. Within the context of Indian popular culture, where celeb remarks frequently have political undertones, this one delivered but another layer to the complex dance between fame, nationalism, and political leanings.

Vermilion and Visual Symbolism: A Deeper Narrative

Added to the melodrama was previously Ruchi Gujjar’s deep purple vermilion streak, prominently visible in her hair part a cultural symbol of marital commitment in Indian society. With the Modi necklace, the common visible previously used to be studied by many as a very private expression of political belief smothered in cultural symbolism.

This bold fashion decision, against the backdrop of one of the globe’s most renowned film festivals, used to be impossible to ignore. Fashion editors, cultural commentators, and political pundits alike tore apart her ensemble, going to great lengths to decipher whether or not it was actually an authentic expression of identification or a calculated attempt at making global headlines.

When Style Becomes a Statement

In the glistening universe of Cannes, where cinematic genius and high fashion tend to dominate the headlines, Ruchi Gujjar’s style has redefined the script. Whether it will ultimately lead to awards, endorsements, or social awareness remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: her Modi necklace has secured her a place in the cultural catalogues of Cannes 2025.

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