Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's official entry to Oscars 2025 in the Best International Feature Film category. While the decision, made by the Film Federation of India, has been greeted with a lot of joy by cinema lovers, it has also left the internet divided.

Laapataa Ladies worthy contender for Oscars? Fans feel All We Imagine As Light had better chance 

After making history by winning the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, Payal Kapadia's film "All We Imagine as Light" has been shortlisted to represent France at the Oscars 2025. This marks another major milestone for the filmmaker, bringing international recognition to her work.

Cannes 2024 Winner 'All We Imagine As Light' Shortlisted For Oscars, To Release In India Soon

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has reacted to India's glorious run at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival and said "unknown people" were getting recognition on global platforms now.

Anupam Kher reacts to India’s win at Cannes: ‘Unknown people getting highest honours now’

Payal Kapadia has scripted history by becoming the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film 'All We Imagine as Light.' Is Payal Kapadia India's gateway to Oscar? Watch in for more details!

Payal Kapadia: Everything you need to know

The Cannes Film Festival 2024 might have wrapped up but the drama around security guards’ conduct vis-a-vis some celebrities on the red carpet continues to fuel some outrage on the internet.

Massiel Taveras gives a lesson in 'respect' after altercation with security guard on Cannes red carpet

The security guard who was involved in a recent viral confrontation with Kelly Rowland at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is making headlines once again.

After Kelly Rowland, Cannes security guard gets into massive argument with Dominican star Massiel Taveras

A proud moment for India! Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light scripted history as her emotional, female-centric movie went on to win the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

Congratulations pour in for Payal Kapadia as All We Imagine As Light wins big at Cannes

Payal Kapadia has scripted history by becoming the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film 'All We Imagine as Light.' Watch in for more details!

‘All We Imagine as Light’ by Payal Kapadia wins Grand Prix at Cannes 2024

This is historic! Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light has won the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival. The last time India won a Jury award at Cannes was in 1983.

Cannes 2024: All We Imagine As Light wins the Grand Prix, first Indian film to win the honour

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta embraced her Indian roots for her second Cannes look and wore a gorgeous pink saree for the screening of the film La Plus Precieuse des Marchandises (The Most Precious of Cargoes) on Saturday (May 25).

Preity Zinta steals the spotlight in pink saree at Cannes red carpet: Viral

Bollywood star Aditi Rao Hydari chose a classic black and white outfit for her red carpet appearance at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. Several pictures and videos of the actor posing for the paparazzi emerged on social media platforms.

Cannes 2024: Aditi Rao Hydari looks drop dead gorgeous in black and white on the red carpet

It was a celebration like no other. As Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light premiered at the Grand Theatre at Cannes on Thursday evening, its lead cast danced on the red carpet much to the delight of the camera persons.

All We Imagine As Light actors dance on the red carpet as the film premieres at Cannes. Watch

It is truly a watershed moment for Indian cinema at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Even as the country was celebrating Payal Kapdia's All We Imagine As Light getting selected in the competition section ending the draught of 30 long years for Indian cinema, Indian filmmaker Chidananda S Naik's short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know won the 1st prize of La Cinef for Best Short at the festival.

Indian film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know wins La Cinef for Best Short at Cannes 2024

Kani Kusruti, the star of Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light, made a subtle but firm statement during the red carpet premiere of her film at Cannes 2024 on Thursday (May 23).

Cannes 2024: Kani Kusruti lends support to Palestine, Hridhu Haroon takes veshti to film fest

Aditi Rao Hydari's performance in the recently released web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been lauded by one and all. The actress plays Bibbo Jaan in the show that has been helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

From Heeramandi to Cannes: Aditi Rao Hydari recreates her viral walk at the French Riviera, watch

British actor Gary Oldman, who plays a washed-up alcoholic writer in the new Cannes film Parthenope, said Wednesday he is celebrating 27 years sober. The Oscar winner (Darkest Hour) also addressed controversial remarks he had recently made about his role in the Harry Potter films, which upset some fans of the boy wizard.

Gary Oldman talks about his 27 years of sobriety and Harry Potter at Cannes

Well-known Indian cinematographer Santosh Sivan will be honoured with the prestigious Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes 2024: Santosh Sivan to be honoured with Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography award

Love In Vietnam, a collaboration between Indian film industry and Vietnam film industry was announced at the Cannes 2024. The makers of the film unveiled the first look of their film which stars Indian actors Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur.

First look of Love In Vietnam unveiled at Cannes: Marks historic India-Vietnam collaboration

Aditi Rao Hydari chose a traditional look for her first appearance at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The actress was seen attending an event at the Bharat Pavilion at Cannes on Tuesday evening.

Cannes 2024: Aditi Rao Hydari glows in golden look in her first appearance at the festival

Kelly Rowland lost her temper at a security guard at Cannes red carpet and the video went viral within a few minutes of the altercation being recorded. In the viral video, Kelly Rowland can be seen scolding a female security guard who was guarding her and escorting her towards the venue inside.

Why did Kelly Rowland lose her cool at Cannes red carpet? Here's the truth

The Japanese anime factory, Studio Ghibli, which has been capturing the imagination of fans for the last 39 years with its magical creatures, and floating castles, was given an honorary Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes 2024: Studio Ghibli creates history as it recieves honorary Palme d'Or

Cate Blanchett made heads turn in an elegant outfit at the red carpet premiere of her new film The Apprentice at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival 2024. The actress wore an off-shoulder, black-and-white ensemble by Jean Paul Gaultier.

Cate Blanchett uses Cannes red carpet to make a political statement

Shahana Goswami chose an Indian designer duo Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla for her maiden appearance at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Goswami is at the festival for the screening of her new film Santosh which is part of the Un Certain Regard section at the festival this year.

Shahana Goswami stuns in a cream saree and Swarovski crystal blouse at Cannes Film Festival 2024

The woman of the moment, Chhaya Kadam, who recently enthralled the audience with two back-to-back great performances in Madgaon Express and Laapataa Ladies, debuted at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

Laapataa Ladies star Chhaya Kadam pays emotional tribute to her mom as she debuts at Cannes

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