India Shines Bright at Cannes

May 24, 2024, 19:07 IST

Pragati Awasthi

The 77th Cannes Film Festival is currently underway.

From notable appearances to an Indian movie in competition for the Palme d'Or, check how Indians are making a mark at the festival this year. 

Film in competition:

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light is the first Indian movie to have been selected in the competition section at Cannes in 30 years.

8-Minute Standing Ovation

Payal Kapadia's film received an 8-minute-long standing ovation at the Grand Theatre at Cannes after the movie's premiere. Payal Kapadia's film received an 8-minute-long standing ovation at the Grand Theatre at Cannes after the movie's premiere.

Sunflowers' Big Win

Indian filmmaker Chidananda S Naik's short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know won the 1st prize of La Cinéf for Best Short at the festival.

Dance on the Red Carpet

Enjoying the moment, the lead cast of All We Imagine As Light - Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroo - danced on the red carpet before entering the theatre for their premiere.

Fashion Galore

Nancy Tyagi

Social media influencer Nancy Tyagi and her self-stitched pink gown became the talk of the tinseltown. Her flawless dress went on to impress millions of social media users.

Beauty in White

Preity Zinta made a comeback at Cannes! The Bollywood actress looked beautiful in a pearl-white gown. She looked breathtaking.

Aditi Rao Hydari

Bollywood star Aditi Rao Hydari chose a black and white outfit for her red carpet-appearance at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

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