Bollywood just dropped a mic at Cannes, and Payal Kapadia is the queen of the stage! Her film All We Imagine as Light walked away with the Grand Prix (basically Cannes’ version of an Oscars flex) and is now set to dazzle Indian screens starting November 15.
What’s the vibe? Emotional AF. It’s all about human connections and perseverance—so deep, even your therapist might take notes. Critics are calling it an “artistic masterpiece,” but we know the truth: it’s just the desi feels we’ve all been waiting for. Kapadia didn’t need over-the-top drama, slo-mo action, or lip-syncing on Swiss Alps. Nope, she kept it real and stole the global spotlight.
The film’s win has everyone in Bollywood going, “Cannes we do it too?” Short answer: Yes, we Cannes. This is a massive shoutout to India’s indie filmmakers, proving they don’t need a big-budget blockbuster to make waves—they just need talent and a sprinkle of cinematic genius.
So, grab your tickets, chai, and some tissues (it’s a tear-jerker), and get ready to star a filmmaker who’s taken Indian cinema to international cool-kid status. #WeCannesDoIt #PayalTheGOAT
