Saba Pataudi Shares Photos with Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal at Cannes 2025, Calls It 'Moments'
Saba Pataudi shares memorable photos with Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal at Cannes 2025, celebrating Indian cinema's legacy and the premiere of Aranyer Din Ratri.
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At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, legendary actresses Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal made a stunning appearance, reunited for a special screening of Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), now in a newly restored 4K version. Alongside them, Saba Pataudi shared glimpses of this memorable moment on her Instagram, capturing photos with her mother Sharmila and Garewal, and calling the post “Moments.”
A Timeless Red Carpet Moment
Saba’s caption reflected the whirlwind excitement of the evening: “Let the party begin….! Moments before the Red carpet …. scene. In the midst of chaos was calm. Hectic yet happy. Frenzy and fantastic. And self-conscious. Mixed emotions coursing through, yet here is a chance to explore the NEW. Always start afresh. Believe in yourself and make the most of opportunities. They’re there today. The future isn’t here yet. 🙂 Live it up."
The photos quickly gained attention, with fans flooding the comment section with heart emojis in appreciation of the iconic trio.
Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal's Cannes Appearance
The appearance of Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal at the festival was one of the highlights of Cannes 2025. The two veterans graced the red carpet not only for the premiere of Aranyer Din Ratri but also for Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest. Their reunion was shared by Vogue India and went viral, with fans across generations calling it a “perfect tribute to Indian cinema’s golden era.”
Sharmila Tagore Reflects on Indian Cinema at Cannes
In an interview with ETimes, Sharmila Tagore shared her thoughts on the lasting presence of Indian cinema at Cannes. “Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar in 1946 was the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film, the precursor to the Palme d’Or,” she noted. She also praised recent films like Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix last year.
Sharmila added, “Indian representation has always been there. My film Devi was nominated in 1962 for Palme d’Or. There is an Indian pavilion as well. A lot of people showcase Indian films there. Our films have been recognized, and Cannes gives them a wider platform.”
A Historic Cannes Moment for Indian Cinema
The reunion of Sharmila and Simi at Cannes 2025 celebrated not only their enduring legacy in Indian cinema but also highlighted the continued recognition of Indian films on the global stage. Their presence at this year’s festival marks another important chapter in the ongoing journey of Indian cinema’s impact worldwide.
