Aishwarya Rai, Sonam Kapoor, Mallika Sherawat, Minissha Lamba as stunners on the red carpet

Aishwarya Rai, now a Cannes veteran, turned a head turner on as many as three occasions at the Cannes film fiesta in French Riviera. But, it was Sonam Kapoor who was most impressive on the red carpet. Mallika Sherawat's knack for eye-popping dresses continued with the see-through gown that revealed the outline of her undergarments. 

Sonam Kapoor sashayed down the red carpet in Jean Paul Gaultier couture. The lady looked stunningly gorgeous in a dress that seemed tailor-made for her, causing a flutter among the paparazzi. 

Aishwarya Rai walked the red carpet on two occasions. On the first day, she looked dazzling in a white-coloured, one-shouldered Elie Saab outfit that had the heavy hemline scraping the red carpet. The second day of the Cannes Film Festival 2011 saw her wearing an icy gown in white and blue by Armani. The strapless gown was contemporary in silhouette and Aishwarya completed her look with a bold, big watch which looked more like a cuff, and a clutch in steel tone. 

This was Mallika Sherawat third appearance at Cannes, and as usual she made many heads turn in her direction. This time it was all thanks to the zany see-through gown that even revealed the outline of her undergarments. Though Mallika was outdone by Candice Boucher who turned up in a transparent dress as well. 

Minissha Lamba turned into a demure damsel in a fetching gown. 

Although there was a strong showing from Bollywood at Cannes this year, all but Aishwarya Rai went mostly unnoticed. Aishwarya is undoubtedly still the only global face from Bollywood.