Cannes 2016: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shines in Rohit Bal at 'Sarabjit' screening

Done with her red carpet duties, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is back to promoting her upcoming movie Sarabjit. 

No, she is not back to India yet. Former Miss World is promoting the movie at the sidelines of 69th Cannes Film Festival. 

Sarabjit is the true life story of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who inadvertently crossed the India border into Pakistan, subsequently arrested, jailed and put on a death row. It depicts a 23-year tumultuous period, which Dalbir Kaur (Sarabjit Singh's sister) endured trying to secure her brother’s release from imprisonment. The film spotlights many such powerless and exploited victims who are waiting for justice from the over-burdened and crippled judicial system, many of who may have died unknown deaths. Sarabjit Singh is one such prisoner in an overcrowded jail who became a victim of collateral damage of the historical animosities between India and Pakistan. 

Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadha, Sarabjit is directed by Omung Kumar. The movie is set to release in India on May 20.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan chose Rohit Bal ensemble for the press screening and photocall at Cannes on Sunday.

While the golden/shimmer theme of her wardrobe continued, Aishwarya ditched soft waves and opted for side parted glossy, straight hairdo.

Aishwarya will be back in India for the further promotional commitments for Sarbjit. She will miss the amFAR gala at Cannes this year.