- By Aarushi Raina
- Tue, 27 May 2025 02:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Urvashi Rautela came under public scrutiny after her recent appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. A video of her doing a photoshoot on a staircase at the event grabbed attention. The actress was trolled for blocking everyone's way and disrupting the flow. After these claims and the video emerged online, Urvashi broke her silence on the matter and refuted the 'cowardly lies' being spread about her.
Urvashi Rautela Issues A Statement On Viral Staircase Video
On Tuesday, Urvashi posted a note on her Instagram, claiming that her team took the permission to shoot at the staircase. Her post read, "To my global fans & supporters, the Cannes Festival community, and champions of truth, I rise with unyielding strength against the cowardly lies of Diet Sabya, a faceless page that dares to falsely claim I blocked a staircase. Let the truth reign: my team secured full permission for a photoshoot on a designated staircase, as did others, in strict adherence to every rule of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which I honor with unwavering respect."
She slammed the 'baseless narratives, calling them an attempt to target people like her, who elevate India’s pride on the global stage. She added, "My charisma, forged through relentless dedication and international acclaim, remains untouchable. No one can dim the light of Urvashi Rautela, a force that leads and inspires. No matter how hard you troll me we will never pay you like others #paidtrolls With unbreakable resolve."
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Daaku Maharaaj actress also reacted to the comparison of her with Cannes OG Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In another post, she said, "So apparently I'm "trying to be Aishwarya Rai wi...O charisma"? Darling... Aishwarya is iconic. But I'm not here to be anyone's duplicate. I'm the blueprint. Cannes didn't invite me to blend in - I came to stand out. If my look, my style, or my confidence makes you uncomfortable... maybe take a deep breath (or two). I'm not everyone's cup of tea - I'm more like champagne with fireworks. And charisma? Sweetheart, if you could measure it, l'd break the scale."
Recently, a video of Urvashi Rautela from the Cannes 2025 widely circulated online, where she can be seen posing in a stylish gold embellished gown with cape sleeves on a hotel's staircase. Her photo shoot, left the guests standing behind her waiting and seemed awkward crossing the path without photobombing her moment. For this traffic jam, she was harshly trolled on social media. Even her appearances at the Cannes Red carpet were also not well received.
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Meanwhile, Urvashi was recently seen in the Balakrishna starrer Daaku Maharaj. She received mixed reactions to her song, Dabidi Dibidi.