PIX: Mallika Sherawat arrives in Cannes

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Mallika Sherawat arrived in Cannes on day two of the ongoing French Film Festival.

And let us just say that we were more surprised than we've ever been.

Here's why:

The actress arrived to catch the premiere of Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult starrer Mad Max: Fury Road in an eye-popping pink gown.

There was no sign of pastel shades and (GASP!) no bare-backed gimmick this time.
 

The actress paired her gown with an exquisite Boucheron neckpiece.

While she had no new film to promote or a brand to endorse, the actress was on a panel at the India Pavilion discussing Co-Producing in India.

Look at this desi Cannes veteran strike an immaculate pose on the red carpet.

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In keeping with the elegant gown, the actress kept her makeup minimal and rounded off the look with side-swept hair.

How beautiful does this fuschia number look on the red carpet!

According to reports, the actress was all set to wear a lehenga by designer Manish Tripathi.

Will be get to see Mallika in a desi avatar on her second Cannes outing?

Here's a closer look at Mallika's intricate neck piece.

Earlier in the day Mallika posed for a photocall in a cheery yellow number.