Deepika Padukone arguably has one of the most important jobs at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
As a member of the nine-person jury , she will be instrumental in choosing the winner of the 21 films in contention, including one for the coveted Palme d'Or.
Alongside her is veteran French actor Vincent Lindon as chairman of the jury, as well as British actress and director Rebecca Hall, Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, Italian actress and director Jasmine Trinca, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi , French director Ladj Ly, American director Jeff Nichols and Norwegian director Joachim Trier .
Scroll through the gallery below to see Deepika Padukone at Cannes 2022 :
Jury member Deepika Padukone in an all-black ensemble at an event in Cannes. Photo: Instagram / deepikapadukone
Jury member Deepika Padukone at the premiere of 'Armageddon Time' on the third day of the Cannes Film Festival. AP
Jury member Deepika Padukone during a photocall of the on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival. EPA
Padukone with British actress Rebecca Hall and Italian actress Jasmine Trinca on the balcony of the Martinez Hotel. EPA
Cannes Film Festival jury members from left to right: French director Ladj Ly; French actor and president of the jury Vincent Lindon; US film director Jeff Nichols; Iranian director Asghar Farhadi; Indian actress Deepika Padukone; British actress Rebecca Hall; Italian actress Jasmine Trinca; and Norwegian film director Joachim Trier on the eve of the opening ceremony. AFP
Deepika Padukone arriving at the Hotel Martinez dressed in Louis Vuitton. Reuters
(L-R) Jury members Indian actress Deepika Padukone, British actress Rebecca Hall, Italian actress Jasmine Trinca, and Norwegian film director Joachim Trier pose on the balcony of the Martinez Hotel ahead of the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 16 May 2022. The festival runs from 17 to 28 May. EPA / GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO
Padukone wore a printed silk shirt and pleated wool trousers from Sabyasachi's Tropic of Calcutta collection, and finished her look with a statement necklace made up of multicoloured gemstones and uncut diamonds by the designer. Getty Images
Deepika Padukone leaves the Festival Palace after attending a photocall and a press conference during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. AFP
Deepika Padukone at the screening of 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' on the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival. Getty Images
For the Cannes opening night red carpet, Padukone wore a Sabyasachi couture sari, a black and gold sequin-striped piece, which is part of the designer's Aakash Tara collection. Getty Images
Designer Sabyasachi said Deepika's sari 'celebrates heritage Indian crafts and techniques through a modern lens'. AP
Jury members Rebecca Hall and Deepika Padukone at the screening of 'Final Cut (Coupez!)' on the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival. Getty Images
Padukone wore a custom made Louis Vuitton gown at the screening of 'Armageddon Time', which stars Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins and Jeremy Strong. AFP
Padukone paired her Louis Vuitton dress with statement necklace by Cartier. Getty Images
Padukone with jury president, actor Vincent Lindon on the red carpet. Getty Images
Deepika Padukone attended a Louis Vuitton dinner in Cannes dressed in a jacket dress paired with knee-high boots by the brand. Photo: Instagram / deepikapadukone
Deepika Padukone in an all-black ensemble and Cartier jewellery at an event in Cannes. Photo: Instagram / deepikapadukone
Padukone at the screening of South Korean film 'Decision to Leave' on May 23. EPA
The black custom Louis Vuitton dress was adorned with shimmering tassels and featured a floor-sweeping train. EPA
Padukone paired her dress with minimalist accessories, wearing a pair of earrings by Cartier, finishing off the look with black strappy stilettos. Getty Images
Padukone at the screening of 'The Innocent' on May 24. Getty Images
The Bollywood star collaborated again with Lebanese designer Mohammed Ashi's label Ashi Studio wearing a striking orange strapless taffeta gown. Getty Images
The custom dress with drape details around the shoulder fit the star 'like a glove', Ashi Studio said. Getty Images
On May 24, Padukone also attended the Cannes 75 anniversary dinner, again wearing a dress by Ashi Studio. Getty Images
The white suit, with dramatic balloon sleeves, was signature Ashi Studio, a label known for its architectural designs. Getty Images
Padukone at the screening of the film 'Elvis' on May 25. AFP
For the 'Elvis' premiere, Padukone wore a dress from Louis Vuitton's cruise 2023 collection, featuring a giant bolero filled with tinsel. Getty Images
Padukone in a flowery Richard Quinn dress on the street in Cannes. Photo: Instagram / shaleenanathani
Padukone attends the closing ceremony in a white sari by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. Getty Images
French actor and President of the Jury of the 75th Cannes Film Festival Vincent Lindon, fourth right, arrives with, from left, French director Ladj Ly, Norwegian film director Joachim Trier, US film director Jeff Nichols, British actress Rebecca Hall, Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, Italian actress Jasmine Trinca, Indian actress Deepika Padukone and Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi for the closing ceremony of the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. AFP
Padukone wraps up her Cannes jury experience. AFP
Padukone may have made history in recent weeks by becoming the first Indian to be a Louis Vuitton ambassador , but she is certainly not the first from her country to play such a significant role in Cannes.
It's been nine years since someone from India appeared on the jury, but here are eight other famous faces who have served in the past.
Mrinal Sen Filmmaker Mrinal Sen is the man who can claim to be the first Indian jury member at Cannes. He joined the group in 1982, the year before his film Kharij won the jury prize. Other films of his to be presented in France include Ek Din Pratidin , Khandar and Genesis.
Mira Nair Mira Nair won the Camera d'Or for her debut feature film 'Salaam Bombay!'. Getty Images / AFP
Next up was notable director Mira Nair, who served on the jury in 1990. Nair has many accolades and nominations to her name, and her debut feature film Salaam Bombay! , which was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars in 1988, won the Camera d'Or and Grand Prix du Publique in Cannes, alongside numerous other awards.
Arundhati Roy Arundhati Roy may be better known for her literary prowess, having won the Booker Prize for her novel The God Of Small Things , published in 1997, but she was invited to join the Cannes film jury back in 2000. The author and activist's early career focused on screenplays and she's written for television, too.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 2002: From left, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, actress Aishwarya Rai and Shahrukh Khan at the premiere of their film 'Devdas' during the 55th Cannes Film Festival. All photos: Getty Images unless specified
2003: Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai again opted for a more traditional look by Neeta Lulla during her second year at Cannes.
2003: Aishwarya Rai arrives for the screening of the film 'Matrix Reloaded'.
2003: At amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS benefit during the 56th International Cannes Film Festival.
2003: Writer Erri De Lucca, actress Aishwarya Rai and director Steven Soderbergh attend the opening ceremony of the 56th International Cannes Film Festival.
2003: At a photocall on the beach.
2005: Aishwarya Rai attends the premiere of the film 'Lemming' at Le Palais de Festival on the opening night of the 58th International Cannes Film Festival.
2005: Aishwarya Rai attends the premiere of the film 'Match Point' at the Palais during the 58th International Cannes Film Festival.
2006: Aishwarya Rai at the opening ceremony of the 59th Cannes Film Festival, 16 years ago.
2006: Aishwarya Rai during a promotional appearance for the film 'Provoked'.
2006: Actresses Kerry Washington, Andie MacDowell and Aishwarya Rai attend the 'The Wind That Shakes The Barley' premiere during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival.
2007: Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, then newly married, arrive at the 'My Blueberry Nights' premiere at the opening night of the 60th Cannes festival.
2008: Aishwarya Rai wears Roberto Cavalli at the premiere of the film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' at the 61st International Cannes Film Festival.
2009: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attends the 'Up' premiere in Roberto Cavalli.
2009: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her husband, actor Abhishek Bachchan, attend the 'Spring Fever' premiere.
2010: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attends the 'Il Gattopardo' premiere at the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival.
2010: In Elie Saab at the 'Robin Hood' premiere.
2010: In Armani Prive at the 'On Tour' premiere.
2010: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, in a Sabyasachi sari, and Abhishek Bachchan attend the 'Outrage' premiere.
2011: In Elie Saab at the 2011 opening ceremony.
2011: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives at the 'Sleeping Beauty' premiere during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
2013: In Gucci at the 'Cleopatra' premiere.
2013: Aishwarya Rai wears Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to the 'Blood Ties' premiere at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
2014: One of her most memorable movie star moments, wearing Roberto Cavalli at the 'Two Days, One Night' (Deux Jours, Une Nuit) premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
2014: In neutral Armani at amfAR's 21st Cinema Against Aids Gala.
2014: At 'The Search' premiere eight years ago.
2015: In jewel-toned Elie Saab at the 'Carol' premiere.
2015: In Elie Saab again at amfAR's 22nd Cinema Against Aids Gala.
2015: In a classic Oscar de la Renta at a photocall for her film 'Jazbaa'.
2015: In Ralph & Russo Couture at the premiere of 'Youth' during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival.
2016: Aishwarya Rai attends 'The BFG (Le Bon Gros Geant - Le BGG)' premiere.
2016: Aishwarya Rai attends the 'From The Land Of The Moon (Mal De Pierres)' premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival.
2016: At the 'Slack Bay (Ma Loute)' premiere.
2017: In Ralph & Russo Couture at the '120 Beats Per Minute (120 Battements Par Minute)' screening.
2017: At the L'Oreal Paris Cinema Club during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival.
2017: Aishwarya Rai in a Georges Hobeika floral gown.
2017: A memorable fashion moment in Dubai designer Michael Cinco's princess gown at the 'Okja' screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival.
2018: Aishwarya Rai attends the screening of "Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)" during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival.
2018: Another view of the gorgeous dress by Filipino designer from Dubai Michael Cinco.
2018: At the screening of 'Sink Or Swim (Le Grand Bain)' in a look by Lebanese design house Rami Kadi Couture.
2019: In a very directional Jean Louis Sabaji Couture gown. Photo: EPA
2019: This fluffy white look is by Ashi Studio, a Lebanese designer, didn't disappoint. Photo: AFP
2019: A close up-look of the Ashi Studio gown. Photo: AP
2022: The actress turned heads at the screening of 'Armageddon Time' wearing a dramatic architectural gown in pale pink, covered with silver embellishment, by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. Photo: Reuters
A close-up of the dramatic look. Photo: AFP
2022: At the 'Top Gun: Maverick' in a Dolce & Gabbana black gown with floral details. Photo: Getty Images
A close-up of the look. Photo: EPA
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her first appearance at Cannes Film Festival in 2002, where she turned heads wearing a yellow sari on the red carpet for the premiere of her multi-award-winning film Devdas , which co-starred Shah Rukh Khan. Only one year later, she was serving on the jury, becoming the first Indian actress to do so.
Scroll through the gallery above to see Aishwarya Rai at Cannes through the years.
Nandita Das Two years after Rai, actress and filmmaker Nandita Das served as a jury member, in 2005. In 2013, the award-winning star, who's known for directing Firaaq (2008) and for starring in Fire (1996) and Bawandar (2000), joined the jury for Cinefondation, a Cannes foundation that promotes next-generation international filmmakers, as well as the short film jury.
Sharmila Tagore Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore joined the international jury in 2009, but her career at Cannes started decades before that, when her 1960 film Devi , directed by Satyajit Ray, was screened at the festival in 1962.
Shekhar Kapur Indian filmmaker Shekar Kapur recently collaborated with AR Rahman to bring 'Why? The Musical' to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
It was Shekhar Kapur's turn in 2010. The award-winning, Bafta and Golden Globe-nominated filmmaker and actor is known for his work on Elizabeth (1998), The Four Feathers (2002) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007).
Vidya Balan It was three years before another Indian representative served on the jury, but in 2013, multi-award-winning Kahaani actress Vidya Balan was invited to join the prestigious group, the same year she made her Cannes debut.
Arab and international stars descend on Cannes for day five of the festival — in pictures: Saudi actress Mila Al Zahrani attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival on day five of the 75th Cannes film festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 21, 2022. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Saudi filmmaker Fatima AlBanawi attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Lebanese blogger Karen Wazen, who lives in Dubai, and husband Elias Bakhazi attend the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Jordanian screenwriter and producer Nadia Eliewat attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Egyptian actress Tara Emad attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Saudi producer Mohammed Al Turki, chairman of the Red Sea International Film Festival committee, speaks at the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Naomi Campbell attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Turkish-German actor Numan Acar attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Alessandra Ambrosio attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Isabelle Fuhrman attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Wallis Day attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Tiziana Rocca attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Emanuela Postacchini attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Toni Garrn attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Sasha Luss attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Natasha Poly attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Rossy de Palma attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Naomie Harris attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala. Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
Tilda Swinton attends the screening of 'R.M.N' at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2022 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Catrinel Marlon arrives for the screening of 'R. M. N.'. EPA
Macrina Barladeanu departs the screening of 'R.M.N'. Getty Images
A guest poses as she arrives for the screening of the film 'R. M. N'. AFP
French writer Frederic Beigbeder arrives for the screening of the film 'Smoking Causes Coughing (Fumer Fait Tousser)' during the 75th Cannes Film Festival, on May 21, 2022. AFP
Director Audrey Diwan attends the screening of 'Smoking Causes Coughing (Fumer Fait Tousser)'. Getty Images
French actress Adele Exarchopoulos arrives for the screening of the film 'Smoking Causes Coughing (Fumer Fait Tousser)'. AFP
French actress Doria Tillier arrives for the screening of the film 'Smoking Causes Coughing (Fumer Fait Tousser)'. AFP
Oulaya Amamra attends the screening of 'Smoking Causes Coughing (Fumer Fait Tousser)'. Getty Images
Natasha Andrews attends the Dior x Madame Figaro x Canal + Dinner at the JW Marriott Hotel Rooftop on May 21, 2022. Photo: Getty Images for Christian Dior
Noham Edje attends the Dior x Madame Figaro x Canal + Dinner. Photo: Getty Images for Christian Dior
Isabelle Adjani attends the Dior x Madame Figaro x Canal + Dinner. Photo: Getty Images for Christian Dior
Eva Herzigova attends the Dior x Madame Figaro x Canal + Dinner. Photo: Getty Images for Christian Dior
Iris Law attends the Dior x Madame Figaro x Canal + Dinner. Photo: Getty Images for Christian Dior
Kiera Chaplin attends the 'Chopard Loves Cinema' gala dinner at Hotel Martinez on May 21, 2022. Photo: Getty Images For Chopard
Lee Jeong-Jae attends the 'Chopard Loves Cinema' gala dinner. Photo: Getty Images For Chopard
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu attends the 'Chopard Loves Cinema' gala dinner. Photo: Getty Images For Chopard
Geraldine Bazan attends the 'Chopard Loves Cinema' gala dinner. Photo: Getty Images For Chopard
Salma Abu-Deif attends the 'Chopard Loves Cinema' gala dinner. Photo: Getty Images For Chopard
Khadja Nin attends the 'Chopard Loves Cinema' gala dinner. Photo: Getty Images For Chopard
Poppy Delevingne attends the 'Chopard Loves Cinema' gala dinner. Photo: Getty Images For Chopard
Vicky Krieps arrives for the screening of 'More Than Ever (Plus Que Jamais)' during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival. EPA
Woody Harrelson and Ruben Oestlund leave after the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness'. EPA
Noel Capri Berry arrives for the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness'. EPA
Lady Victoria Hervey arrives for the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness'. EPA
Ethan Hawke, left, and Ryan Hawke arrive for the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness'. EPA
Leonie Hanne attends the screening of 'Triangle Of Sadness'. Getty Images
Larsen Thompson arrives for the screening of 'Triangle of Sadness'. EPA
Marion Cotillard at the photo call for the film 'Brother and Sister'. Invision / AP
Updated: May 22, 2022, 12:46 PM