Aishwarya Rai arrives at Cannes Film Festival

The gorgeous Aishwarya Rai has been closely associated with the Cannes film festival. Cannes red carpet veteran, Aishwarya Rai appeared on the steps of the Theatre Grand Lumiere with her new husband Abhishek Bachchan by her side.

Former Miss World Rai, 33, told television news she was gradually getting used to her maritial status.

“This is the first travel where people start calling you, `Hello Mrs. Bachchan, good evening,’” she said.

“I’ve maybe done a double take at times, but pleasantly so, it makes us smile, so it’s been good.”

Although press reports from India had suggested the in demand star might pass on Cannes to concentrate on current film Jodha Akbar, Rai is contract bound by French make-up brand L’Oreal, so an appearance was guaranteed.