Who is Payal Kapadia, Indian who won Grand Prix award at Cannes?

Who is Payal Kapadia, Indian who won Grand Prix award at Cannes?

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | May 26, 2024
Brings Home India's First Grand Prix Award

Brings Home India's First Grand Prix Award

Payal Kapadia made history by winning the country's first Grand Prix Award for ‘All We Imagine As Light’ at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

FTII Alumni

FTII Alumni

38-year-old Payal Kapadia is a FTII alumni. She lead the 2015 protest against then-FTII Chairman Gajendra Chauhan.

Trouble At FTII

Trouble At FTII

She reportedly boycotted classes during the protest and faced disciplinary action, including a cut to her FTII grant.

Not Her First Time At Cannes

Not Her First Time At Cannes

In 2021 her film A' Night of Knowing Nothing' won the Oeil d’Or (Golden Eye) award.

Achievements Over The Years

Achievements Over The Years

Her film 'Afternoon Clouds' was also screened in Cinefondation, a category dedicated to supporting the next generation of talented filmmakers.

Latest Film A Story Of Three Women

Latest Film A Story Of Three Women

'All We Imagine as Light' stars Chhaya Kadam, Divya Prabha and Kani Kusruti in the leading roles.

Wins Hearts With Acceptance Speech

Wins Hearts With Acceptance Speech

While thanking everyone at Cannes, she requested the jury to not take another 30 years to select an Indian Film.

What An Achievement!

What An Achievement!

From authorities at FTII to Bollywood stars, many have congratulated the filmmaker as she made India proud at an International level.