Cannes 2024: PM Narendra Modi congratulates Payal Kapadia on Grand Prix award win; says 'Inspired a whole new generation of filmmakers'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Payal Kapadia post her big win. He appreciates her creativity and lauds her work.

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has made India proud as she won the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film, All We Imagine As Light. Not just fans, but all the celebrities have showered love and praise on her. Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated her for a new milestone. He even lauded her work for creativity and said that she inspires a new generation of storytellers.

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PM Narendra Modi took to X as he sent her best wishes. He said that she has inspired a whole new generation of filmmakers.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Payal Kapadia

PM Modi wrote, 'India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work All We Imagine as Light'. He continued saying, 'An alumnus of FTII, her remarkable talent continues to shine on the global stage, giving a glimpse of the rich creativity in India. This prestigious accolade not only honors her exceptional skills but also inspires a new generation of Indian filmmakers.

Well, Payal's All We Imagine As Light has won big at the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. She is the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award and everyone is proud of her. She received the Grand Prix from American actor Viola Davis.

A look at PM Narendra Modi's tweet

India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work 'All We Imagine as Light'. An alumnus of FTII, her remarkable talent continues to shine on the global stage, giving a glimpse of the rich creativity in pic.twitter.com/aMJbsbmNoE

Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 26, 2024

Talking about the film is an Indo-French production that is about the life of a nurse Prabha who receives an unexpected gift from her long estranged husband. Post-premiere, the film received a minute standing ovation from the audience.