Vir Das Mocks Cannes Dress Code with Hilarious Instagram Post, Fans and Celebrities React

Actor-comedian Vir Das recently took a comedic jab at the newly implemented dress code at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, which bans nudity and voluminous outfits on the red carpet. As the prestigious festival commenced on May 14, Das shared a tongue-in-cheek statement on Instagram, poking fun at the regulations in his signature humorous style.

"It's with deep regret that I announce I will no longer be attending the Cannes film festival because of the new red carpet rules. For multiple generations nude voluminous gowns with large trains have been culturally specific to the comedy community," Vir Das wrote, in a mock-serious tone that left his followers in splits.

In the same post, he elaborated on his fictional Cannes outfit, saying, “This year I had planned a dark beige, 78 foot long, off-shoulder piece that moved finely into sleeves that covered my wrists, but dipped lower and gently showcased the heart of my scrotum.”

Maintaining the comedic tone, he added, "But if I can't wear a Gota original, I refuse to let our culture be shunted. I was planning on taking multiple selfies of cultural significance. But someone has to take a stand. I wish the festival all the best.”

His post prompted an outpouring of equally witty responses from fans. One user wrote, "Could you plz make the AI make a virtual image of your special dress.... Some people like me have a little difficulty visualizing the outfit." Another commented, "We respect your decision and stand by you in such difficult times." A third added, "We have been robbed. Maybe you can use this costume for one of your shows? Maybe the London one." Someone else noted, "I choked on my coffee laughing!"

The post also attracted attention from industry peers, with celebrities like Prateik Smita Patil, Lilette Dubey, and Tahira Kashyap joining in with laughing emojis.

Despite the festival’s strict new guidelines, several high-profile attendees appeared to defy the dress code on opening day. Model Heidi Klum arrived in a dramatic pink-and-white gown featuring a massive train, while Chinese actor Wan QianHui turned heads in a cloudlike white dress adorned with cotton-ball-like embellishments. Meanwhile, Halle Berry, who serves on this year's Cannes jury, reportedly modified her opening night attire to align with the updated policy.

Vir Das's humorous commentary adds a light-hearted touch to the ongoing conversation around fashion and artistic expression at one of the film world's most glamorous events.