Alia Bhatt's highly anticipated premiere at the Cannes Film Festival has been the subject of much chatter, captivating not just her hordes of fans but also her peers in the Indian movie fraternity.

The award-winning actress, renowned for her range and effortless approach to style, walked the red carpet on Friday, leaving everyone in awe of her stunning appearance.A show-stopping appearanceFor her Cannes debut, Alia wore a soft nude-coloured gown with exquisite white floral appliqués. The off-shoulder design framed her body to perfection, and a discreet fishtail hem provided the outfit with an extra touch of drama.

To maintain an understated yet refined appearance, Alia slicked her hair back into a sleek bun and used simple accessories, so that the richly embroidered gown became the focal point.The actress' red carpet pictures soon went viral on social media, with celebrities and fans alike giving her an outpouring of admiration. Alia shared a few pictures of her debut at Cannes on Instagram, which immediately gained a tide of positive responses from her contemporaries.

The first to take to the comments and swoon over the look was Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who 'liked' Alia's post on Instagram, marking her appreciation for the star's foreign achievement. The list of other popular personalities included Vedang Raina, Keerthy Suresh, Guneet Monga, Triptii Dimri, and Shanaya Kapoor. Even Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji, who counts Alia and husband Ranbir Kapoor among his closest friends, extended his support by liking the post, acknowledging further the industry's pride in Alia's achievement.Alia's family was no behind in voicing their admiration. Her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, was also quick to approve of the photos, while her mother, Soni Razdan, responded with a post in the comment section that read, "Just so breathtakingly beautiful."Actress Bhumi Pednekar joined in with her own voice to praise Alia's look, saying, "stunning." Gauahar Khan captured the mood with a simple, "Served," followed by a fire emoji.

Bhatt's Cannes entry was part of her collaboration as the Indian face of a beauty brand. The actress joined the select list of Indian celebrities who have represented India at Cannes this year, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Janhvi Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Nitanshi Goel, Urvashi Rautela, and Anupam Kher.