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Urvashi Rautela wore a black gown at Cannes, which tore due to an abrupt car stop to save a 70-year-old woman. She called it a “vision of artistry”.
Urvashi Rautela talks about her torn gown at Cannes 2025. (Photo: X/Instagram)
Urvashi Rautela wore a black gown to the screening of the Brazilian film O Agente Secreto at Cannes on May 18. On the red carpet, fans noticed something unusual when she lifted her hand to wave at the cameras. Fans were quick to notice a wardrobe malfunction, where a small tear appeared in her outfit near the underarm. This went viral, with netizens calling her the “first Indian woman to wear a torn dress at the French Riviera”. Urvashi, who had been tight-lipped about the incident, finally revealed how her outfit got a tear.
Urvashi Rautela told IANS that her outfit tore while her car’s driver halted abruptly while trying to save a 70-year-old woman cross the road safely. She referred to her outfit tear as “vision of artistry” for it told a story of humanity.
She said, “My dear fans, let me share a story that redefined our red-carpet journey. As we hurried toward the event, our car came to a sudden stop elderly 70-year-old woman, full of life’s wisdom, crossed our path. Our driver’s swift action to protect her sent us lurching forward, and my gown, a vision of artistry, paid the price with a tear. Yet, in that moment, I felt not loss but gratitude for her safety, for our survival, and for the chance to walk the red carpet with a story worth telling.”
The Daaku Maharaaj actor added, “True strength lies in perspective and in shaping our narrative. I choose to weave this tale not of a torn dress but of a heart intact, a spirit unbroken, and a commitment to shine for my nation. Fortune favors the bold, and I chose to step onto that carpet, not as a victim of circumstance but as a queen of resolve. We celebrate a life spared. Let’s raise a toast to priorities that outshine any spotlight.”
She then mentioned, “En route to the event, our car came to an abrupt halt to protect a 70-year-old soul crossing our path. The force of that moment, a collision of duty and destiny, left my gown a masterpiece of craftsmanship bearing the scars of a higher purpose. True leadership is not in flawless presentation but in the wisdom to prioritize humanity over vanity. I walked the red carpet not as a vision of perfection but as a testament to resilience, carrying the pride of my nation and the lessons of that fleeting moment. To those who jest, I offer a smile and a truth: elegance is not in the fabric we wear but in the choices we make.”
Meanwhile, another video featuring Urvashi Rautela with new BFF in town Orry from Cannes has been going viral. It showed the actor dance to the Dabidi Dabidi song with Orry, while playing around with her gown. Fans were quick to speculate whether that was the reason behind the wardrobe malfunction. However, we now know the story.
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