‘Laapataa Ladies’ star Nitanshi Goel stuns at Cannes 2025 in black-and-gold gown; fans compare her to Selena Gomez and Shraddha Kapoor

Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel made a dazzling debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, turning heads with her stunning red carpet look. Her appearance created quite a buzz online, with many fans drawing comparisons to none other than global icon Selena Gomez.Check out the photos here:On May 16, Nitanshi Goel lit up Instagram with a series of photos from her stunning Cannes 2025 red carpet debut. Reflecting on the big moment, the Laapataa Ladies star shared her excitement and gratitude in the caption:"Still taking it all in… Grateful, honoured, and so proud to represent a bit of India on this global stage. Walking the red carpet at Cannes felt like a dream — thank you for all the love, always."Comparison with Selena Gomez and Shraddha KapoorFans flooded the comments with love, cheering her on for making India proud at one of cinema’s biggest global platforms.On the other hand, fans were quick to share in Nitanshi Goel’s joy, flooding the comments section with love and admiration. While many sent heartfelt congratulatory messages, others couldn’t help but compare her radiant look to that of global icon Selena Gomez and Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor. The young actress certainly made a lasting impression with her dreamy Cannes debut.A user wrote, "She looooks like Selenaa" another user commented, "Selena Gomez coded" while a third fan wrote, "You looked like Selena Gomez."One fan wrote, "Finally Indians chose someone deserving" and one fan called her, "Mini version of @shraddhakapoor 's talent." One emotional fan remarked, "Her success feels like a personal win" and one fan wrote, "Phool is blooming."Cannes FameNotably, Nitanshi Goel made history as the youngest Indian actress to walk the Cannes red carpet. For her big debut, the 17-year-old dazzled in a custom black and gold gown, styled with a delicate gold swirl choker, statement serpentine earrings, rings, and towering heels. Her fresh, dewy makeup—with pink gloss, kohl-rimmed eyes, and a soft flush—perfectly completed the dreamy look, earning her instant praise across the internet.Nitanshi made her acting debut with Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed Laapataa Ladies, which hit theatres in 2023. The satirical comedy also starred Sparsh Srivastava, Pratibha Ranta, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam in pivotal roles. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film gained major recognition and was chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars 2025.