Ruchi Gujjar wears necklace featuring PM Modi at Cannes 2025; See here who is she

The actress described the statement piece as “more than jewellery,” calling it “a symbol of strength, vision and India’s rise on the world stage.” Read further on Dynamite News:

New Delhi: Actress Ruchi Gujjar turned heads on the red carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, not just for her outfit, but for wearing a necklace featuring PM Narendra Modi.

The actress described the statement piece as “more than jewellery,” calling it “a symbol of strength, vision and India’s rise on the world stage.”

“By wearing it at Cannes, I wanted to honour our PM, whose leadership has taken India to new heights,” Ruchi said in a statement.

The necklace was crafted with traditional Rajasthani motifs. Ruchi’s outfit also paid tribute to her roots. She wore a gold lehenga by designer Roopa Sharma, featuring mirror work, Gota Patti and embroidery, inspired by Jaipur’s regal fashion heritage.

To complete the look, Ruchi draped a handcrafted Bandhani dupatta from designer Ram of Zaribari, adorned with Zardozi and Gota Patti embellishments.

“Wearing this dupatta felt like I was draping the soul of Rajasthan,” she said.

Still, it was the PM Modi-inspired necklace that stole the spotlight.

“PM Modi has redefined India’s image across the world,” Ruchi said.

“I wanted to carry that pride with me. Representing Rajasthan and India at Cannes is not just a moment for me—it is a message to the world about who we are.”

Who is Ruchi Gujjar?

Beyond the glamour, Ruchi Gujjar is carving a path in India’s entertainment industry. A graduate of Maharani College in Jaipur, she moved to Mumbai to pursue her cinematic dreams. Now a model, actor, and former Miss Haryana 2023, she's most popularly known for her appearances in music videos like Jab Tu Meri Na Rahi and Heli Mein Chor.

Her journey, however, hasn’t been an easy one. Raised in a Gujjar family from Rajasthan, Ruchi had to challenge deep-seated cultural expectations to pursue a career in showbiz. “Since I belong to a Gujjar family, there, women are not allowed to work as I am working,” she said in an interview with BollywoodMDB. “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.”

She also opened up about the role her family played — especially her father — in helping her navigate the leap from a conservative hometown to the sets of Mumbai. “My mother was very scared when I said I wanted to go to Mumbai to work in Bollywood; however, she’s quite proud of me that I’ve come so far. My father has always been very supportive since day one, now my entire family are supporting me,” she said.

Now, with a few music videos under her belt and growing recognition, Ruchi is setting her sights even higher. “I want to work in South movies since audiences love them, and I’d love to work in South movies,” she said.