- Monday, May 19, 2025
During her second appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, Urvashi Rautela faced an unexpected wardrobe mishap as cameras captured a noticeable hole in her designer gown, prompting mixed reactions online.
By: Vibhuti Pathak
Urvashi Rautela made a return to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 but found herself at the center of an internet frenzy after suffering a noticeable wardrobe malfunction. The Indian actress and former beauty queen, known for her attention-grabbing and unconventional fashion choices, experienced an awkward moment during her walk for the screening of O Agente Secreto (L’Agent Secret/The Secret Agent) at the 78th edition of the prestigious festival.
Dressed in a dramatic black silk taffeta gown by Naja Saade Couture, Urvashi stunned at first glance. However, as she raised her arm to wave at the cameras, eagle-eyed netizens noticed something off — a hole in the gown’s fabric near the sleeve. The moment quickly went viral, with social media platforms buzzing over the visible tear and the implications for her meticulously planned red carpet appearance.
Urvashi Rautela :- First Indian to have a torn dress at Cannes? pic.twitter.com/ZqePMasB4K
— raman (@Dhuandhaar) May 18, 2025
Clips of Urvashi’s red carpet moment circulated on various social media handles, attracting a mixed bag of reactions. An anonymous fashion watchdog page, Diet Sabya, known for calling out fashion faux pas and celebrity style blunders, posted a video of the actress and added a snarky commentary. “Dekho, gotta respect the hustle. Bichari, I feel bad for her. Walking the red carpet where there are no paps in Cannes is basically the kiss of death,” the post read, mocking both the mishap and her presence at the lesser-publicized screening.
Viewers chimed in with cheeky comments. One Instagram user questioned, “Is that a hole there????” while another social media user on X (formerly Twitter) quipped, “First Indian to have a torn dress at Cannes?” The incident added to the polarized opinions surrounding Urvashi’s frequent red carpet appearances, often compared to icons like Aishwarya Rai but without the same fanfare. In fact, some netizens took another jab by saying, “Urvashi wants to be Aishwarya Rai with 0 charisma,” referencing her attempts to recreate similar grandeur without the same impact.
Despite the wardrobe mishap, Urvashi’s ensemble had all the makings of a fashion statement. The black gown was designed with sheer full-length sleeves, a crew neckline, and a plunging sweetheart neck accent. It featured a corset-style bodice that emphasized her waist, a layered silk pleated skirt, and a long train that trailed behind her on the red carpet.
Complementing the outfit, Urvashi styled her hair in a twisted updo and accessorized with emerald-cut earrings and a dazzling pink clutch. Her makeup included a coral brown glossy lip, flushed cheeks, winged eyeliner, darkened brows, and shimmering highlighter — a beauty look crafted for drama, even if the dress itself did not hold up under scrutiny.
This was Urvashi’s second year at Cannes, and while she managed to draw attention, it wasn’t entirely for the reasons one might hope. The incident has once again highlighted how high the stakes are for global red carpet events, where even the tiniest fashion mishap can become headline news overnight.
As for Urvashi, she has yet to respond publicly to the fashion fail — but if her track record is anything to go by, this won’t be the last time she walks into the spotlight, hole or no hole.
