PM Modi congratulates Payal Kapadia on Cannes win: “Inspires new filmmakers”

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has expressed his gratitude to the director Payal Kapadia for making history with her victory at the Cannes Film Festival, where she was awarded the Grand Prix.

All We Imagine As Light, the film that was directed by Payal Kapadia, came out on top at the Cannes Film Festival, earning her the Grand Prix award. This accomplishment has brought India considerable pride. As of right now, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has extended his congratulations to her on the accomplishment, praising her for her inventiveness and serving as an inspiration to a new generation of storytellers.

Prime Minister Modi expressed her best wishes on X, which was formerly known as Twitter. She stated that she has been an inspiration to an entirely new generation of filmmakers.

Modi congratulates her

Modi tweeted that “India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work All We Imagine as Light.” He referred to this achievement as a historic milestone.

She is a graduate of the FTII, and her amazing skill continues to shine on the international arena, providing a glimpse of the abundant creativity that exists in India. Not only does this renowned distinction recognize her extraordinary skills, but it also serves as a source of motivation for a new generation of Indian filmmakers,” he went on to say.

At this year’s 77th Cannes Film Festival, the film All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal, was awarded the Grand Prix. When it comes to Indian films, Payal is the only person to ever win the Grand Prix prize. After the Palme d’Or, the film was awarded the second-most prestigious prize at the festival, which was the Golden Globe.

Her film was the first Indian film to be shown in the main competition in thirty years, and it was also the first picture ever directed by an Indian woman to be shown in the competition. It was the American actor Viola Davis who presented her with the Grand Prix title.

At this year’s 77th Cannes Film Festival, the film All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal, was awarded the Grand Prix. When it comes to Indian films, Payal is the only person to ever win the Grand Prix prize.

After the Palme d’Or, the film was awarded the second-most prestigious prize at the festival, which was the Golden Globe. Her film was the first Indian film to be shown in the main competition in thirty years, and it was also the first picture ever directed by an Indian woman to be shown in the competition. It was the American actor Viola Davis who presented her with the Grand Prix title.

About the film

An Indo-French film called All We Imagine As Light depicts the story of a nurse named Prabha, who is portrayed by Kani Kusruti. The film is a combination of the two languages. Despite the fact that Prabha has been estranged from her husband for a considerable amount of time, she is fortunate enough to get an unexpected present from him. For the most part, the narrative revolves around Prabha’s life.

During this time, her younger friend and roommate, Anu, who is portrayed by Divya Prabha, is looking for a place that is serene and quiet so that she may spend time with her lover. Anu is living with her. The two women then arrive at the decision that they ought to travel to a coastal town by vehicle. This is the conclusion that they reach after that. It is their hopeful expectation that they would be able to locate a location in which they will be able to freely express their aspirations and hopes.

The film was honored with a standing ovation that lasted for eight minutes during the film festival that took place on May 23. This gave it the distinction of being one of the longest standing ovations that was received during this particular iteration of the festival.