Vandana M Jagwani Shines at Cannes Film Festival with Innovative Jewellery
Vandana M Jagwani made a striking appearance at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, collaborating with BMW to showcase a blend of jewellery, fashion, and global culture. As a visionary entrepreneur, she is at the forefront of luxury jewellery and design, being the founder of Vandals, a brand specializing in lab-grown diamond jewellery, and the creative director of Mahesh Notandass, a renowned jewellery house known for its exquisite craftsmanship and international reach.
For her appearance at Cannes, Vandana was styled by Shaleena Nathani, donning a holographic Ramikadi outfit that seamlessly merged futuristic aesthetics with modern Indian fashion. Her look was accentuated by a stunning necklace featuring a rare 28-carat heart-shaped diamond surrounded by vibrant emeralds.
Reflecting on this significant moment, Vandana expressed, “This occasion is profoundly meaningful for me, as it not only showcases Indian jewellery design on a prestigious platform like Cannes but also signifies a personal achievement in my career as a designer and entrepreneur. I have always maintained that luxury today embodies individuality, emotion, and storytelling, and to convey that vision at such an iconic event is truly special.” —
World Premiere of Elephants in the Fog
The film Elephants in the Fog had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 20, where it is competing for the Caméra d'Or and the Queer Palm awards.
Directed by debutant Abinash Bikram Shah, Elephants in the Fog is a thriller that is a collaborative effort among Nepal, France, Germany, Brazil, and Norway. The cast includes Pushpa Thing Lama, Deepika Yadav, Jasmine Bishwokarma, Aliz Ghimire, and Dura Sanjay Kumar Gupta.