Beloved television host and veteran actress Simi Garewal is set to make her much-anticipated debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The 76-year-old actress is set to walk the Cannes red carpet on May 19 for the screening of the restored version of Satyajit Ray’s film Aryaner Din Ratri. The film is restored by Wes Anderson, and both Simi and Sharmila Tagore will be present for its screening.
Simi’s exciting debut
Simi shared this special update with fans on Instagram, announcing her debut as well as revealing the fashion brand with which she is going. The clip she shared showed her looking through fabrics and garment designs with the Karleo team. Known for its fine craftsmanship and elegant formal wear, Karleo is an Indian couture fashion label that specialises in custom-made gowns. The brand also showed support for Simi in her Instagram comments.
Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri
Simi Garewal and Sharmila Tagore will be joining acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson in presenting the restored version of Ray’s 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The idea to restore the Satyajit Ray classic came from Wes Anderson himself. The director has always acknowledged the late filmmaker’s influence on his cinematic projects. Aranyer Din Ratri is a film about four young men from Calcutta, driving together for a few days in the country, and the women they meet and interact with.
Who is Simi Garewal
Simi Garewal, also fondly known as ‘The Lady in White’ has had an iconic career in Bollywood, leaving an iconic mark in the industry. Renowned for her impeccable performances in iconic films like Do Badan (1966), Mera Naam Joker (1970) with Raj Kapoor, Aranyer Din Ratri (1970) and Padatik (1973). Garewal also revolutionised the Indian interview shows format with her hit shows Rendezvous with Simi Garewal and Simi Selects India’s Most Desirable.