In Pics | Indian stars who've served as jury members at the Cannes Film Festival

Here we take a look at the Indian celebrities who served as Jury members at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

In Pics | Indian stars who've served as jury members at the Cannes Film Festival

Deepika Padukone (2022): As part of the eight-member jury, Padukone will help in selecting the winner for the coveted Palme d'Or during the closing ceremony on May 28. Credit: Reuters Photo

Vidya Balan (2013): Vidya Balan, best known for her films 'Kahaani', 'Dirty Picture' and 'Shakuntala Devi', served as a jury member in 2013. Credit: Reuters Photo

Nandia Das (2013): Nandita Das served as a jury member for the Cinefondation (a foundation under Cannes to promote next-gen international filmmakers) and short film jury in 2013. Earlier, she served as a jury member in 2005. Credit: Reuters Photo

Shekhar Kapur (2010): Legendary filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who directed films like 'Mr. India' and 'Bandit Queen', was a jury member in 2010. Credit: PTI Photo

Sharmila Tagore (2009): Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore served as a jury member in 2009. Credit: DH Photo/Srikanta Sharma R

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (2003): In 2003, Aishwarya became the first Indian actress to be appointed as a jury member. Credit: AFP Photo

Arundhati Roy (2000): Celebrated author Arundhati Roy was a Cannes jury member in 2000. Credit: AFP Photo

Filmmaker Mira Nair, who is known for directing movies like 'Salaam Bombay', 'Monsoon Wedding', 'The Namesake', 'A Suitable Boy' and others, served as a jury member in 1990. Credit: Instagram/indiememphis

Mrinal Sen (1982): Celebrated filmmaker Mrinal Sen scripted history in 1982 by becoming the first Indian to serve as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival. Credit: NFAI