A helicopter entry, tears & Palme d'Or. Tom Cruise returns to Cannes after 30 yrs, gets 6-min-long standing ovation
Day 2 at Cannes was all about Cruise who is back on the big screens next week in 'Top Gun: Maverick' .
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Before the film's screening, a 13-minute-long reel highlighting Cruise's several hits through the years was played on the big screen in the honour of the actor.
With the sky filled in red, white and blue colours, and the air ringing with loud applause and screams of 'Tom', the star made a spectacular entrance. While Cruise arrived dramatically by helicopter at the film's San Diego premiere, he came to the Cannes premiere more traditionally, accompanied by the film's cast and film-makers in convoy of cars.
After making his entrance, Cruise paused for several minutes to sign autographs and take pictures with fans lined up across the street from the red carpet, waiting for hours to catch his glimpse.
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Day two at Cannes was all about Cruise and rightly so, as the 'Top Gun: Maverick', the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 blockbuster, marks his return to the festival three decades since the screening of 'Far and Away' in 1992.
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Before the film's screening, a 13-minute-long reel highlighting Cruise's several hits through the years was played on the big screen in the honour of the actor. The ending of the reel was met with a thundering sound of applause.
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The Hollywood Reporter quoted that the grand and gladiator-type entry of the 'Mission Impossible' star included eight fighter jets zooming above the podium, in red-and-blue colours synchronised to match the French flag.
"I make movies for the big screen. Cinema is my love, my passion. I always go to movies when they come out. I'll put my cap on and sit in the audience with everyone," the 59-year-old actor said as he thanked everyone.
At the screening, the star also received an honorary Palme d'Or and a heart-touching 6-minute-long standing ovation. The Palme d'Or is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival. It was introduced in 1955 by the festival's organising committee.
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"In the history of cinema... he has one of the highest success rates," festival director Thierry Fremaux said. Cast members Danny Ramirez, Miles Teller, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly and Glen Powell arrive for the screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick'."This is someone that we haven't seen on streaming platforms, TV series, or doing adverts.... He is someone who is devoted to cinema," the festival director added while welcoming Cruise to Cannes.
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The film, which also stars Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer and more, is the last pandemic-delayed flick to hit the screens.
During a Q&A, Cruise won hearts for his reply to a question: "You risk your life, monsieur. Why do you do it?"
The question referred to the actor doing his own action stunts in his action-packed thrillers.
"No one asked Gene Kelly, 'Why do you dance? Why do you do your own dancing?" the star responded in his own quirky style.
Cannes 2022: Anurag Thakur's Bespoke Bandhgala; Ricky Kej Repeats Grammy Achkan; Tamanaah Goes Monochromatic, Urvashi Stuns In White
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The Indian pavilion made a splash at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
From making heads turn on the red carpet to hosting an intimate dinner, the Indian delegation made an impression at the highly-anticipated gala.
India has been chosen as the 'Country of Honor' this year to mark the 75th year of Cannes Film Festival, which coincides with India's 75th year of Independence.
Led by Union Minister Anurag Thakur, actress Deepika Padukone, Tamannaah Bhatia, Urvashi Rautela and Pooja Hegde; musicians Ricky Kej, AR Rahman, Mame Khan; actors R Madhavan, Kamal Haasan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, other renowned personalities like Shekhar Kapur and Prasoon Joshi were in attendance.
Here's all the action you may have missed.
The Indian pavilion made a splash at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.From making heads turn on the red carpet to hosting an intimate dinner, the Indian delegation made an impression at the highly-antic..
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Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur led the Indian delegation on the red carpet. He went royal for the grand event in a cream Achkan with slits on both sides. The bandhgala featured metal buttons with Bharat written in different regional languages. He completed his look with black shoes.
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur led the Indian delegation on the red carpet. He went royal for the grand event in a cream Achkan with slits on b..
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Oscar-winning composer and singer AR Rahman joined Thakur and others on the red carpet in a black bandhgala with sunglasses.
At the event, Rahman's directorial debut 'Le Musk' will have a world premiere in Cannes XR, Marche Du Films. It is a 36-minute VR film that stars Nora Arnezeder and Guy Burnet in pivotal roles.
Oscar-winning composer and singer AR Rahman joined Thakur and others on the red carpet in a black bandhgala with sunglasses.At the event, Rahman's directorial debut 'Le Musk' will have a world premie..
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Deepika Padukone was a stunner on the opening night of the festival as she decided to showcase India's heritage in a gold-black saree. The actress opted for fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee's glittering saree, inspired by the Bengal Tiger. She paired her saree with a black strapless blouse and a bejewelled headband.
She rounded off her retro look with bold and black eyeliner, a black manicure, nude lips and a hair bun.
Deepika Padukone was a stunner on the opening night of the festival as she decided to showcase India's heritage in a gold-black saree. The actress opted for fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee's gl..
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Film and Television Institute of India Chairperson Shekhar Kapur, who is known for directing renowned films like 'Masoom', 'Bandit Queen', and 'Vishwaroopam 2', among others, was also one of the members of the Indian delegation.
Kapur opted for a white kurta-pyjama with a matching Nehru jacket and a neon pink pocket square.
Film and Television Institute of India Chairperson Shekhar Kapur, who is known for directing renowned films like 'Masoom', 'Bandit Queen', and 'Vishwaroopam 2', among others, was also one of the memb..
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Rajasthani singer Mame Khan made history by becoming the first folk artist to open the red carpet for India at the Cannes Film Festival. He opted for a traditional Rajasthani ensemble featuring a vibrant pink Kurta-pyjama and an ethnic blue jacket with gold embroidery.
Khan has lent his voice to songs from Bollywood movies like 'Luck By Chance' (2009), 'No One Killed Jessica' (2011) and 'Sonchiriya' (2019) among others. He has also been featured on Coke Studio along with singer Amit Trivedi.
Rajasthani singer Mame Khan made history by becoming the first folk artist to open the red carpet for India at the Cannes Film Festival. He opted for a traditional Rajasthani ensemble featuring a vib..
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui turned his swag on in a tailored black tuxedo and matching sunglasses. He completed his look with a black bowtie.
He walked the Cannes red carpet for the ninth time, this time as part of the Indian delegation.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui turned his swag on in a tailored black tuxedo and matching sunglasses. He completed his look with a black bowtie.He walked the Cannes red carpet for the ninth time, this time as p..
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Fashion designer Manish Malhotra made actor R Madhavan's Cannes moment special in a dazzling tailored black suit with sequins at the collar. The 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' star completed his look with a bowtie, black shades and a pair of Dolce Gabbana shoes.
Written and directed by Madhavan, 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' is a biographical drama based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, an aerospace engineer who worked for the Indian Space Research Organisation. It will have its world premiere at the Palais des Festivals on May 19.
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra made actor R Madhavan's Cannes moment special in a dazzling tailored black suit with sequins at the collar. The 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' star completed his look with..
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Oscar winning-composer AR Rahman shared a picture with superstar Kamal Haasan, who was also at the Cannes festivities at the French Riviera.
While Rahman is at the event for the premiere of his directorial debut movie 'Le Musk', Haasan will launch the trailer of his upcoming film 'Vikram' at the grand festival.
The music composer opted for a black suit, Kamal looked dapper in a printed coat.
Oscar winning-composer AR Rahman shared a picture with superstar Kamal Haasan, who was also at the Cannes festivities at the French Riviera.While Rahman is at the event for the premiere of his direct..
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Two-time Grammy Award-winning composer Ricky Kej decided to go sustainable on the Cannes red carpet. He recreated his 2022 Grammy look for the gala in his navy blue Achkan featuring buttons in the front and a red pocket square.
Kej is part of the Indian delegation this year.
Two-time Grammy Award-winning composer Ricky Kej decided to go sustainable on the Cannes red carpet. He recreated his 2022 Grammy look for the gala in his navy blue Achkan featuring buttons in the fr..
