Cannes 2024: Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma makes red carpet debut
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Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma, famous for hits like Mummy Nu Pasand and Chandigarh ka Chhokra, made her red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday.
Sunanda shared pictures of her red carpet moment on her Instagram handle. For the occasion, she wore an ivory salwar kameez, accessorized with an antique nose ring and a maang teeka.
Besides her red carpet appearance, Sunanda Sharma attended the Bharat Parva, an event celebrating Indian cinema and culture on a global stage. During the event, she performed songs including Meri Mummy Nu, Gud Naal Ishq Mitha, and Ik Taara Bajda Ve.
Sunanda Sharma was also invited to a private dinner with India's Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B).
Speaking to IANS about her experience at Cannes, Sunanda said, “It is an incredible honour to represent my culture and roots at the Cannes Film Festival. Being here is not just a personal achievement, but a victory for the entire Punjabi community. I hope this moment inspires others to embrace and celebrate their heritage proudly.”
Joining her at Cannes this year are actors Aditi Rao Hydari, Shobita Dhulipala, Jacqueline Fernandes, and Kiara Advani. Urvashi Rautela shared pictures from the French Riviera, while Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress Deepti Sadhwani made her red carpet debut on Wednesday. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the red carpet on Thursday.
