Payal Kapadia won Best Screenplay at Cannes 2026 for All We Imagine as Light, first Indian director with this honour.
Film explores three Mumbai women navigating urban life, shot on 16mm film over two years.
Standing ovation lasted 12 minutes at premiere. International distributors acquired rights in 40 countries.
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India Oscar selection committee likely to submit for Best International Feature consideration.
PM Modi and film fraternity congratulated Kapadia on historic achievement.
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