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The Film Federation of India’s (FFI) controversial choice of “Laapataa Ladies” as India’s Oscar entry has sparked outrage. Many, including Hansal Mehta, favored “All We Imagine as Light,” which the FFI deemed ‘technically poor’. Social media is ablaze with criticism, citing past instances where deserving films were overlooked, leading to accusations of bias and a lack of accountability from the FFI.

India’s presence at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival has made this edition particularly memorable, with three Indian films winning major awards in their respective competitive categories. Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ took home the Grand Prix, while Chidananda S. Naik’s ‘The Shameless’ earned Anasuya Sengupta the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard section. Notably, Sengupta became the first Indian actress to receive this honor. The festival showcased eight films from India or featuring Indian themes, highlighting the country’s growing global recognition in cinema.

At the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history by becoming the first Indian woman and the first Indian film in 30 years to compete in the festival’s main competition. Her film, ‘All We Imagine As Light,’ went on to win the coveted Grand Prix Award, making it the second-highest honor at the festival after the Palme d’Or. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Kapadia’s talent and the rising prominence of Indian cinema on the global stage.