Richa Chadha on the latest films vs fashion debate at Cannes 2023: Let them be
Indian actor Richa Chadha
There is an ongoing debate over the attendance at Cannes Film Festival. Many like Vivek Agnihotri, and Nandita Das have expressed displeasure over red-carpet photos taking over the festival. They have reminded fans that the festival is actually about films and not fashion. Now, Richa Chadha has shared her thoughts on the debate.
Known for being part of cinema that truly creates impact, Richa has had the fortune of having two films in her career be officially selected for the world's biggest film festival, Cannes with one even winning two awards at the prestigious platform. However, in the last few years, the focus on fashion at the festival in the age of social media has increased especially when it comes to Indian cinema and personalities at the festival.
In the past few days, social media has been ablaze with multiple opinions on whether fashion should be the focal point of a film festival. Richa took to her social media and said, “There’s a lot of chatter on social media about Cannes, Fashion, film, etc. Just wanna say, don’t shit on anyone, please. People are excited to be here, I notice the ones that are thanking brands/designers/ alcohol labels that are bringing their influencers here. It’s a gear venue for marketing no? Let them be. You will notice most people say they’re on the red carpet but won’t specify the film. Well, they’re not here with a film or for a film. Having said that, should you be so lucky to get to work on a film that ends up at Cannes… It's the best feeling in the world. It’s after all a FILM FESTIVAL, no matter what anyone says. And as an artist, there’s no greater joy and contentment than a 7 min longstanding ovation (Richa said in reference to Masaan getting this honour).”
Richa and her husband, actor Ali Fazal, are at the festival to present their production venture Girls Will Be Girls. In the past, she has been to the festival for two of her films- Gangs of Wasseypur and Masaan.
Richa will next be starring in an international film Aaina with William Moseley. Indian films officially selected for this year’s Cannes are Kennedy and Agra.
