Indian actress Kani Kusruti is on seventh heaven after&nbsp;her film All We Imagine As Light recently won the coveted Grand Prix award at&nbsp;Cannes Film Festival 2024. After returning from Cannes, the actress, who still can’t believe that they won such a huge feat, sat down for an interview to discuss how she selects her films and about grabbing attention on the red carpet with her watermelon bag, a symbol of Palestinian resistance.&nbsp;

Kani Kusruti said, “I do not have the privilege to choose only the films that align with my politics,” after she was called hypocritical for flashing the watermelon bag at the Cannes red carpet while having been&nbsp;part of a film like Biriyaani which was essentially Islamophobic.

<h2>Kani Kusruti explains why she did Biriyaani, which many call an Islamophobic film</h2>

While Biriyaani got her a state award in 2020, she said she did the film for financial reasons. “I had told Sajin that neither my politics nor aesthetics were aligned with the script. Sajin comes from a backward Muslim community and speaks his politics, which is correct in its own right. But that is not my politics,” she said. Sajin Baabu was the director of Biriyaani. He has earlier faced criticism from sections of the Muslim community for allegedly normalising Muslim men joining the terror outfit ISIS and exaggerating the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) among Muslims in Kerala.&nbsp;

Some also said that the film has a “a voyeuristic take on Muslim women”. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Kani Kusruti rejected The Kerala Story</h2>

Kani further added that while she had disagreements with the director, she went ahead with the film because of financial difficulties. She also revealed in the same breadth that she turned down an audition call for The Kerala Story by director Sudipto Sen.

On the lack of opportunities for her, Kani added, “I would appreciate it if I were at least given the chance to audition before I am denied the role.” She revealed that she gets more offers from the Hindi film industry than the Malayalam industry.&nbsp;

“You [the interviewer] asked why I am not part of more Malayalam films. I can only do films that come to me. If I do not get employment, I will again have to choose films that do not align with my politics,” Kani said.

<h2>Kani explains her decision to carry watermelon bag at Cannes</h2>

On her Cannes watermelon bag, Kani stood her ground and said, “There were many people who wore badges and different kinds of accessories to show their solidarity with different issues, not just Palestine. They addressed issues like violence against women in workspaces, low wages of workers in Cannes, and many more. I had decided that I should carry something in solidarity with Palestine.”

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Indian actress Kani Kusruti is on seventh heaven after her film All We Imagine As Light recently won the coveted Grand Prix award at Cannes Film Festival 2024. After returning from Cannes, the actress, who still can’t believe that they won such a huge feat, sat down for an interview to discuss how she selects her films and about grabbing attention on the red carpet with her watermelon bag, a symbol of Palestinian resistance.

Indian actress Kani Kusruti is on seventh heaven after her film All We Imagine As Light recently won the coveted Grand Prix award at Cannes Film Festival 2024. After returning from Cannes, the actress, who still can’t believe that they won such a huge feat, sat down for an interview to discuss how she selects her films and about grabbing attention on the red carpet with her watermelon bag, a symbol of Palestinian resistance. Kani Kusruti said, “I do not have the privilege to choose only the films that align with my politics,” after she was called hypocritical for flashing the watermelon bag at the Cannes red carpet while having been part of a film like Biriyaani which was essentially Islamophobic. Kani Kusruti explains why she did Biriyaani, which many call an Islamophobic film While Biriyaani got her a state award in 2020, she said she did the film for financial reasons. “I had told Sajin that neither my politics nor aesthetics were aligned with the script. Sajin comes from a backward Muslim community and speaks his politics, which is correct in its own right. But that is not my politics,” she said. Sajin Baabu was the director of Biriyaani. He has earlier faced criticism from sections of the Muslim community for allegedly normalising Muslim men joining the terror outfit ISIS and exaggerating the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) among Muslims in Kerala. Some also said that the film has a “a voyeuristic take on Muslim women”. Kani Kusruti rejected The Kerala Story Kani further added that while she had disagreements with the director, she went ahead with the film because of financial difficulties. She also revealed in the same breadth that she turned down an audition call for The Kerala Story by director Sudipto Sen. On the lack of opportunities for her, Kani added, “I would appreciate it if I were at least given the chance to audition before I am denied the role.” She revealed that she gets more offers from the Hindi film industry than the Malayalam industry. “You [the interviewer] asked why I am not part of more Malayalam films. I can only do films that come to me. If I do not get employment, I will again have to choose films that do not align with my politics,” Kani said. Kani explains her decision to carry watermelon bag at Cannes On her Cannes watermelon bag, Kani stood her ground and said, “There were many people who wore badges and different kinds of accessories to show their solidarity with different issues, not just Palestine. They addressed issues like violence against women in workspaces, low wages of workers in Cannes, and many more. I had decided that I should carry something in solidarity with Palestine.” All Eyes on Rafah: Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Varun Dhawan back Palestinians amid Israel attack Also read: Congratulations pour in for Payal Kapadia as All We Imagine As Light wins big at Cannes

Cannes winner Kani Kusruti reveals she rejected The Kerala Story after being called for audition

Streaming service Netflix has officially given a go-ahead to a limited series based on Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'All the Light We Cannot See'.

The project, which has received a series order from the streamer, comes from 'Free Guy'&nbsp;director Shawn Levy and 'Peaky Blinders'&nbsp;creator Steven Knight.

Levy will direct all the four episodes of the limited series, which will be written by Knight, Netflix said in a press release.

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Penned by acclaimed author Anthony Doerr, 'All The Light We Cannot See'&nbsp;tells the story of Marie-Laure, a teenager who is blind, and Werner, a German soldier, whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.

The producers have announced a worldwide casting search for the lead role of Marie-Laure, encouraging blind or low-vision actors to apply for the part.

The novel, which was published in 2014, received wide critical acclaim as well as a Pulitzer Prize in 2015.

It spent more than 200 weeks on the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;best-seller list and has sold more than 5.7 million copies in North America across print, e-book and audio formats and another 9.5 million copies worldwide.

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The limited series will be produced by Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment, the banner behind the hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things'.

Levy and Knight will serve as executive producers alongside Dan Levine and Josh Barry of 21 Laps. PTI RB RB

Streaming service Netflix has officially given a go-ahead to a limited series based on Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'All the Light We Cannot See'. The project, which has received a series order from the streamer, comes from 'Free Guy' director Shawn Levy and 'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight.

Streaming service Netflix has officially given a go-ahead to a limited series based on Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'All the Light We Cannot See'. The project, which has received a series order from the streamer, comes from 'Free Guy' director Shawn Levy and 'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight. Levy will direct all the four episodes of the limited series, which will be written by Knight, Netflix said in a press release. Khalid Abdalla to play Princess Diana's alleged boyfriend in new season of 'The Crown' Penned by acclaimed author Anthony Doerr, 'All The Light We Cannot See' tells the story of Marie-Laure, a teenager who is blind, and Werner, a German soldier, whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. The producers have announced a worldwide casting search for the lead role of Marie-Laure, encouraging blind or low-vision actors to apply for the part. The novel, which was published in 2014, received wide critical acclaim as well as a Pulitzer Prize in 2015. It spent more than 200 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and has sold more than 5.7 million copies in North America across print, e-book and audio formats and another 9.5 million copies worldwide. Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy aka Tom Felton collapses while playing golf, taken to hospital The limited series will be produced by Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment, the banner behind the hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things'. Levy and Knight will serve as executive producers alongside Dan Levine and Josh Barry of 21 Laps. PTI RB RB

'All the Light We Cannot See' series green lit at Netflix

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Cannes winner Kani Kusruti reveals she rejected The Kerala Story after being called for audition

'All the Light We Cannot See' series green lit at Netflix