Urvashi Rautela has once again grabbed major attention at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, but this time not just for her red carpet appearance. The actress’s latest look quickly sparked controversy online after social media users claimed her outfit closely resembled a famous saree-inspired look worn by supermodel Gigi Hadid at the NMACC Gala in 2023.
Urvashi attended the event in a heavily styled ivory saree with gold detailing, paired with a richly embellished blouse and dramatic jewellery. Within hours of her appearance, users began drawing side-by-side comparisons with Gigi Hadid’s viral ivory-and-gold saree look from the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) event.
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The outfit featured layered styling, bold makeup and vintage-inspired waves, but it was the similarity in color palette and draping style that caught the internet’s attention. Many users pointed out that both looks shared near-identical elements, including ivory-gold tones, ornate blouse work and a heavily accessorised finish.
Another detail that went viral was Urvashi’s unusual metallic accessory, which social media users compared to a decorative flower pot. The accessory became meme material within minutes, with users jokingly comparing it to everyday household items and questioning its styling choice on a global red carpet.
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Popular fashion commentary page Diet Sabya joined the conversation. The page posted a sarcastic remark that read, “I say URVA, you say … sheeeee err … GIGI???” It also mocked the situation and called this a return of “Gandi Copy” culture in celebrity fashion.
Reacting to it, one user wrote, “First Indian actress to copy Gigi Hadid.”
A user commented, “First Indian woman to copy Gigi and carrying a Gamla to Cannes.”
Another wrote, “She’ll say she was the first to wear it.”
A third user said, “Gandi Copy is back in 2026.”
One more shared, “She does it intentionally.”
A netizen quipped, “First celebrity to embarrass India at international level most of the times.”
Despite the backlash, Urvashi Rautela has not responded to the criticism and continues to represent India at Cannes for her fifth consecutive year.
Urvashi Rautela attended the 79th Cannes Film Festival as part of her ongoing global fashion and cultural appearances. She opened her Cannes 2026 run in a heavily embellished silver couture gown and described her presence on the red carpet as a moment of pride for India.
