As anticipation continues to build around the upcoming Cannes Film Festival 2026, actress Alia Bhatt, who is all set to attend the prestigious event, recently jetted off to France for the event. She was spotted at the Mumbai airport as she headed out of the city. Later, she offered fans a stylish glimpse into her journey to the French Riviera through a playful Instagram story shared while travelling.
Alia Bhatt shares her in-flight routine
In the post shared on her Instagram stories, Bhatt was seen seated inside an aeroplane, in a relaxed yet polished travel aesthetic. She sported a pink baseball cap embroidered with the phrase “tinted and unbothered” while she held a lip product from L`Oreal Paris. She tagged the brand in the story, highlighting her association with the global beauty brand.
Alia also added a touch of humour to the picture by captioning it “stain alive,” a playful reference to the classic song Stayin` Alive by the Bee Gees. She also added the song as the background music for the story.
Alia Bhatt spotted at the airport
Notably, the Instagram update arrived shortly after Bhatt was spotted at the Mumbai airport late on Sunday evening as she departed for France to attend the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. She was papped wearing a chic airport ensemble featuring a black long coat layered over a white tank top. She paired it with jeans and boots as she headed for a long international flight.
This year`s appearance marks Alia`s return to Cannes for the second consecutive year as a global ambassador for L`Oreal Paris. She made her debut at the prestigious event last year.
This year, the Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to run from May 12 to May 23 and is expected to see several international celebrities and film personalities walk the red carpet.
On the work front, Alia Bhatt is all set to star in the upcoming spy thriller Alpha, alongside Sharvari Wagh, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol. The spy thriller is directed by Shiv Rawail, who is known for directing the series The Railway Men, and is backed by Yash Raj Films. It marks the first female-led film in YRF`s spy universe.