Shraddha Kapoor Dazzles at Red Sea Film Festival, Poses with Andrew Garfield; Fans Dub Them ‘Tu Jhooti Main Makda
The year 2024 has been packed with unexpected and epic collaborations, from Ed Sheeran and Diljit Dosanjh’s energetic concert moments to Deepika Padukone’s surprise appearance during the Dil-Luminati Tour.
Adding to this trend, the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, delivered another unforgettable crossover when Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor crossed paths with Hollywood’s Andrew Garfield.
A Moment for the Books
Shraddha Kapoor and Andrew Garfield’s adorable encounter on the red carpet has taken social media by storm. Dressed to impress, both stars made a lasting impression.
Shraddha dazzled in a regal gown by Falguni Shane Peacock, part of the designer duo’s Rang Mahal collection.
The strapless mermaid gown featured shimmering embellishments inspired by nature and floral elements, a sheer blue dupatta draped on one shoulder, and a cinched belt highlighting her hourglass silhouette.
Complementing her look, Shraddha opted for loose hair styled in soft waves, bold winged eyeliner, smokey eyes, berry lips, and glowing skin.
Andrew Garfield, known for his classic style, chose a tailored slate-brown suit paired with a pinstriped white shirt and brown tie. Polished with black dress shoes and a backswept hairdo, the Amazing Spider-Man actor exuded effortless charm.
Social Media Buzz
The internet erupted with reactions to this “Spidey-Stree” moment. Fans coined creative names for the duo, like “Peter Parker and Haseena Parker” and “Tu Jhooti Main Makda.”
Others playfully speculated about a crossover between Spider-Man and the Stree universe, with comments such as, “Is Spider-Man joining the Stree Universe?”
Some fans went further, shipping the duo romantically. “They should get married to each other. Damn, they would make a great couple,” one user gushed.
Another humorously added, “I hope they hookup BTS and fall in love with each other.” The meet-cute was dubbed by many as “The couple we never knew we needed.”
A Glimpse of We Live in Time
The meeting took place at the premiere of Andrew Garfield’s film, We Live in Time. Directed by John Crowley, the romantic drama stars Garfield alongside Florence Pugh.
At the festival, Andrew spoke fondly about Shraddha in an interview with Pinkvilla, calling her “very kind and gentle.” He added, “We had a lovely, very brief meeting at the red carpet.”
The actor also recalled his time bonding with filmmaker Zoya Akhtar at the Marrakech International Film Festival over their shared admiration for RRR.
“We were talking about American cinema, British cinema, and Indian cinema, and we were bonding over our mutual love for RRR because it’s a film that’s broken through to the West,” he said.
The Global Impact of Indian Cinema
Andrew’s comments highlighted the growing influence of Indian cinema on the global stage.
Speaking about RRR, he shared, “It is like a tiger breaking through the cinema screen… something very exciting and awakening about being introduced to a new culture of filmmaking.”
The 2022 historical action drama, directed by SS Rajamouli and featuring Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn, has been widely acclaimed internationally.
The film’s track “Naatu Naatu” even won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, solidifying its global appeal.
Red Sea International Film Festival: A Star-Studded Affair
The Red Sea International Film Festival has become a hub for cinematic crossovers and collaborations. Shraddha and Andrew’s meeting was just one of many memorable moments.
Earlier, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor met Hollywood actress Olivia Wilde, adding to the festival’s list of remarkable interactions.
Andrew’s participation, particularly with We Live in Time and his reflections on global cinema, showcased his enthusiasm for international collaborations.
Shraddha Kapoor’s regal presence further underscored the growing representation of Indian talent on global platforms.
