Made In India,Sun-Kissed In Cannes

“I have been so busy that my sister Rhea is getting my wardrobe ready. I only know there are two Indian designers who are making Indian wear for me. But I will wear the one which I will be comfortable in that day,” she says,not revealing the names of the designers.

For the actress,her biggest red carpet moment came during the premiere of Delhi-6 in Delhi when she wore an Anamika Khanna anarkali. “It was my first time outside my home territory and I was complimented for my acting as well as my look.” But she hopes she will outdo her previous best at Cannes.

Last year,there were rumours that Sonam was to walk the red carpet at Cannes along with Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan,but it resulted in a much-publicised ‘catfight’ and Sonam had to let go of the opportunity. But the two have kissed and made up since and will be seen at the French Riviera this year along with Freida Pinto — representing L’Oreal Paris. “I will be showcasing the Lor Lor Look — a sun-kissed make-up look at the red carpet on May 15,” says Sonam,excited about sharaing the limelight with Aishwarya,Gwen Stefani and Eva Longoria.

The pretty actress is also excited at the chance of catching a few movies. “I am looking forward to watching The Artist,directed by Michel Hazanavicius. Shekhar uncle (Kapur) and Rakeysh (Omprakash Mehra) have also invited me for the screening of Bollywood — The Greatest Love Story Ever Told,but I will be reaching there only on May 14,a day after the screening,” says Sonam.

Over the years,Cannes has bestowed a lot of importance on Indian actors and movies. But the fashion police haven’t been kind to Indian celebs,who have generally received a thumbs down for their clumsy outfits. Sonam disagrees. “Indians have a very distinct style and nobody experiments the way we do. We are at an advantage because we can carry off Indian as well as international styles. Anyway,one should wear what one is comfortable in,” says the leggy actress,who is as comfortable in an Anamika Khanna lehenga as she is in Dior.

Right from the start of her career,Sonam’s fashion sensibilities have got more accolades than her acting abilities. But she diplomatically puts across her stand: “I have loads to do as an actor and I am no fashionista. I am a real girl,not skinny and hence can fit into most clothes,” says a confident Sonam,who lists Cate Blanchett and Diane Kruger as her favourite red carpet celebs. In the presence of all these fashionistas,how does Sonam plan to stand out? “I will be smiling a lot,” she says. And we all know,she does that best.