Urvashi Rautela claps back at ‘0 charisma Aishwarya Rai’ jibes for Cannes: "She is iconic but I'm not....."

Urvashi Rautela has returned from the Cannes Film Festival 2025 with fire in her words and flair in her fashion. The actress, known for her bold red carpet choices, has gone on a full-blown calling-out spree, taking on critics, fashion pages, and online trolls who attempted to drag her Cannes appearance, especially on Day 1. Earlier today, Urvashi took to social media to hit back at popular fashion watchdog Diet Sabya. The page had implied that her extravagant gown blocked the staircase at Cannes, which Urvashi countered with a sharply worded post, accusing them of trying to demean her.

But that was just the beginning. Shortly after, she turned her attention to the trolls and media outlets that compared her to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, calling her a "0 charisma Aishwarya Rai." The actress shared screenshots of headlines like, "Urvashi Rautela wants to become Aishwarya Rai with 0 charisma," and responded with a powerful statement on her Instagram.

Her message read: "So apparently, I'm 'trying to be Aishwarya Rai with 0 charisma'? Darling… Aishwarya is iconic. But I'm not here to be anyone's duplicate. I'm the blueprint. Cannes didn't invite me to blend in—I came to stand out... To all the keyboard critics—keep talking. To all the queens owning their space—keep slaying. To myself—keep shining, because no one does it like you." Hashtags like #TooMuchCharismaToHandle and #NotYourCopyPaste accompanied the post, reinforcing her unapologetic tone.

The comparisons stemmed from her Day 1 Cannes look, a showstopping ensemble that some said was reminiscent of Aishwarya Rai's past peacock-inspired gown. Urvashi wore an intricately beaded strapless gown inspired by butterfly wings. The jewel-toned patterns, ruby, emerald, and turquoise, sparkled like stained-glass art, while the teal tulle train added drama and depth. Her crown-like headpiece and statement makeup, including bold purple eyeshadow, created a fairytale-meets-high-fashion aura.

While the outfit drew mixed reactions, one thing is clear: Urvashi isn't here to take the hate lying down. With her bold statements and even bolder style, she's making sure her Cannes 2025 appearance remains unforgettable for reasons she's proudly owning.