Who Is Ruchi Gujjar? Former Miss Haryana Viral For Wearing Necklace Featuring PM Narendra Modi At Cannes Film Festival 2025

Cannes 2025: The prestigious Film Festival hosts its share of fashion surprises every year, and this year was no exception. Among many statement appearances, actress Ruchi Gujjar made her Cannes red carpet debut in 2025, wearing a royal gold lehenga that showcased Indian craftsmanship. Her look quickly went viral, especially her statement necklace featuring the face of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, not many know about her.

Who is Ruchi Gujjar?

Ruchi Gujjar graduated from Maharani College in Jaipur and later she moved to Mumbai to follow her passion for cinema. Now a model, actor, and former Miss Haryana 2023, she is best known for starring in music videos such as Jab Tu Meri Na Rahi and Heli Mein Chor.

Ruchi was born into a Gujjar family in Rajasthan and challenged traditional norms to pursue her career in showbiz. In a recent interview with Bollywood MDB, she once revealed, “Since I belong to a Gujjar family, there, women are not allowed to work as I am working." "It was difficult to change how people think about women working in Bollywood. I want to be an inspiration in our community, who fought against the will of people’s thoughts. And I am the only one from my community who has come so far in the Bollywood industry.”

Her family’s support, especially from her father, played a crucial role in her journey.

With several achievements already under her belt, Ruchi aims to work in the South. “I would love to work in South (Indian) movies since audiences love them,” she said in the interview.

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What is Ruchi Gujjar wearing at her Cannes debut?

According to reports, Roopa Sharmaa designed Ruchi Gujjar's look including a dazzling gold lehenga, shimmered with intricate mirror work, Gota Patti, and delicate embroidery, perfectly showcasing Jaipur's regal artistry. The necklace was beautifully designed with traditional Rajasthani motifs. The lustrous gold fabric and exquisite detailing provided a modern twist to classic Rajasthani fashion.