Cannes 2023: From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan getting fat-shamed to Hina Khan being snubbed; recalling past controversies from event

Cannes 2023 is all set to kick off today (May 16). Celebs from India have always made their presence felt at this prestigious event. However, on many occasions, they even sparked controversies. 'Sanju' famed Jim Sarbh and Kangana Ranaut faced a severe backlash when he joked about him being okay to be raped by 12 prostitutes than touch the alcohol, and the actress had a big laugh about it. Back In 2016, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got fat-shamed as she walked the red carpet, whereas last year, netizens called out her daughter Aaradhaya for her accent at the event. Deepika Padukone, who was an honorary jury member of the festival in 2022, came on the radar of trolls for being confused about her role. In 2019, Hina Khan made her Cannes debut, but she got snubbed by a journalist. For more news and updates, stay tuned to ETimes.