The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival is currently being held from 8th to 19th May 2018. A lot of Indian stars are making their presence on the red carpet in stunning fashion and style. We have put together a list of some famous Indian actor-appearances at the Cannes Film Festival. Check the celebrities as below: 1. Sonam Kapoor [caption id="attachment_8754" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Sonam Kapoor made a bold statement at this year's Cannes by donning a faite sur mesure Ralph & Russo gown resembling a lehenga. Props to her for embracing and celebrating both her culture and her newly-wed look by wearing an outfit that complimented her mehendi. She completed her look with an Amrapali parandi in her hair. For those, who didn't quite appreciate the thought behind it, here's something for ya! Sonam who will tie the knot on May 7 and 8, will attend the festival on May 14 and May 15. This will be her eighth Cannes appearance. 2. Kangana Ranaut [caption id="attachment_8753" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Kangana Ranaut will make her big debut at the prestigious film festival, which is being held from May 8-19. As per reports, she has been chosen by a premium brand to represent and celebrate excellence in Indian cinema. It was Kangana Ranaut’s first appearance at the Cannes this year, and she looked stunning in a retro look. 3. Deepika Padukone [caption id="attachment_8752" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Deepika Padukone appeared for the first time at Cannes Film Festival in 2010. The 31-year-old star who walked at the prestigious event as a brand ambassador of Chivas Regal back then. She made her appearance multiple times. Recently she flaunted her fit bod in a bright pink costume and she was very cheerful and energetic and also got viral for her tongue pose. 4. Aiswarya Rai Bachchan [caption id="attachment_8751" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who made her shining debut at Cannes Film Festival 16 years ago, has always been talked about in her Cannes appearances. The diva sported multiple costumes at the red carpet. This time, notably, she sported a butterfly style dress which broke the internet. 5. Mallika Sherawat [caption id="attachment_8750" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] While Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut bowled away onlookers in divine sheer gowns, Mallika Sherawat too made it to the headlines by walking the red carpet on the same day in a lilac attire. The interesting swan inspired gown was a wise choice with a not so prominent slit at the front and a trail to boast off. Needless to say, she looked every bit heavenly in the Tony Ward gown as she was styled by one of Paris’ top stylist, Wil Ariyameth. With her side-parted hair tied behind, the ‘Murder’ girl flaunted a bold neckline adding to the oomph while underplaying in light makeup and nude lips. She has been representing an NGO at the film festival that works towards eliminating child prostitution and trafficking. 6. Vidya Balan [caption id="attachment_8749" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] In 2013, Vidya Balan attended the Cannes Film Festival as a jury member. The diva who loves wearing Indian ethnic outfits wore a maroon Lehenga Choli. On Day 2, she wore a saree. 7. Freida Pinto [caption id="attachment_8748" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Cannes 2014: Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto looked stunning in a feathered Michael Kors gown at the screening of Saint Laurent at the 67th international film festival, Cannes. She looked lovely. 8. Abhishek Bachchan [caption id="attachment_8747" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Abhishek made a charming appearance at Cannes with the gorgeous "Queen of cannes". He flexed a well-groomed look with a sweet tuxedo on. 9. Ameesha Patel [caption id="attachment_8746" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Cannes 2013: Ameesha Patel chose a Manish Malhotra lehenga at the screening of All Is Lost. The actress pulled off the look very well. 10. Puja Gupta [caption id="attachment_8745" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Puja Gupta made a stunning appearance wearing a beautiful dress. She looked very elegant and sported a charming and casual smile turning everyone's heads. 11. Kalki Koechlin [caption id="attachment_8744" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Cannes 2012: Kalki Koechlin made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in a designer saree with her fit body showing off. She sported the dress well and it was indeed well received. 12. Preity Zinta [caption id="attachment_8743" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Cannes 2006: Preity Zinta attended the Cannes Soiree Chopard Photocall. She made heads turn at Cannes 2006 in a blue satin gown. 13. Nawazuddin Siddiqui [caption id="attachment_8742" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui attended the 'Monsoon Shootout' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2013, in Cannes, France. 14. Bipasha Basu [caption id="attachment_8741" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] In 2007, Bipasha Basu stunned everyone when she wore a Georgette grey-white saree. 15. Amitabh Bachchan [caption id="attachment_8740" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] In the year 2013, Amitabh Bachchan says he cherishes his experiences at the Cannes Film Festival. He takes pride in having breathed the same air as Hollywood legends Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee and Martin Scorsese at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, but Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says the fact that the event paid a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema this year, was "a huge recognition of our worth and value". At the opening ceremony, DiCaprio, joined by his Gatsby co-star, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, declared the 66th Cannes officially begun. What do you think about these actors appearances on the red carpet? Let us know in the comments below.