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YEAR-ENDER 2024

THE YEAR WHEN INDIAN CINEMA

ACHIEVED A GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT

OUR BUREAU
Mumbai

s the year draws to a close, the
world of cinema remains a de-
Afining one with Indian talent-
celebrities and films retaining their
prominent presence and making a
significant impact in the global glitz
and glamour world.
As we are all set to welcome the
New Year, don’t forget to flip through
some of the pages of 2024 that left a
lasting impression on the hearts and
minds of cinephiles.
Payal Kapadia scores
two nominations for
‘All We Imagine as Light’

ilmmaker Payal Kapadia creat-
ed history after being nominat-
Fed in the Best Director (Motion
Picture) category for ‘All We Imagine
As Light’ at the 82nd annual Golden
Globe Awards.
‘All We Imagine As Light’ has Payal Kapadia and the caste of ‘All We Imagine As Light’ at the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival (ANI)
also received a total of two nomina-
tions, with the other one being for at the Cannes Film Festival. something like that could ever hap-
Best Motion Picture - (Non-English Hailing from Kolkata, Anasuya pen, so very, very grateful,” she said.
Language). Notably, this marks the delivered an extraordinary perfor- The 77th Cannes Film Festival
first time an Indian director has been mance as Renuka in ‘The Shame- turned out to be a significant event
nominated in this category. less,’ directed by Bulgarian filmmak- for India.
Reacting to the nomination, in er Konstantin Bojanov. In addition to Anasuya’s
a statement, Payal said, “I’m deep- This gripping film competed in groundbreaking win, Shyam Bene-
ly honoured by this nomination and the Un Certain Regard section of gal’s classic ‘Manthan’ had a special
grateful to the HFPA for this recog- the 77th edition of the festival. screening, marking almost 48 years
nition. This is a celebration of every- “This is for the queer community since its original release.
one who worked so passionately on everywhere, and all other marginal- Shah Rukh Khan honoured
the film. To everyone in India, All We ized communities all over the world, at Locarno Film Festival
Imagine as Light is still in theatres-- for bravely fighting a fight they
please go watch it and support us!” shouldn’t have to fight,” Anasuya uperstar Shah Rukh Khan was
All We Imagine As Light was re- passionately stated upon receiving felicitated with the lifetime
leased in theatres on November 22. her award. Sachievement award, the Pardo
Starring Kani Kusruti, Divya Anasuya shared how over- alla Carriera at the 2024 Locarno
Prabha and Chhaya Kadam, the film whelming the experience was, de- Film Festival, which was held from
is an official Indo-French co-pro- scribing it as “beyond anything she August 7 to August 17, 2024.
duction between Petit Chaos from could have ever anticipated.” Shah Rukh received the award
France and Chalk & Cheese and An- “So hard to describe but you on August 10 at the open-air venue
other Birth from India. know I mean it’s just beyond any- Piazza Grande. One of his most icon- Shah Rukh Khan (ANI)
Anasuya Sengupta wins best thing I could have ever anticipated ic films, ‘Devdas’, directed by Sanjay
actress award at Cannes and just so I feel so lucky, so bless- Leela Bhansali, was also be screened acted as a feast for the eyes. His long
ed to have gotten a recognition this during the festival.
nasuya Sengupta became the fantastic and even more than that, Decked up in a sleek black hair made him look breathtakingly
captivating.
first Indian actor to win the the sense of collective pride that the blazer and matching trousers, Shah
Aprestigious Best Actress award whole nation felt. I couldn’t imagine Rukh’s dapper look for the festival Continued on next page... >>

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