A look in India in Kans 2025 so far. Photo Credit: Getty image, x/ @samthebestest_, insagram/ @jacquelienefernandez, Instagram/ @urvashirautela
As the French Riviera, based on a new selection of the film from all over the world, the 78th Cannes Film Festival (May 13-24) is already proving to be another major year for Indian representation. Now there is no intermittent appearance, India has left its mark with a mixture of films in the competition, fashion-forward showcam this year, and experienced presentations that are speaking to versions of their growing cultural dominance on a platform such as Kan.
Filmmaker and Cannes 2024 Icon Payal Kapadia, who made history last year, which became the first Indian for Grand Prix We all imagine as lightThis year returns to Cannes as a member of the main jury of the festival.
Director Neeraj Gaywan is in major highlights HomeboundWhich is premiers in a certain section of the United Nations, exactly a decade after its first film Masuan The ear was investigated. Supported by Dharma Productions and co-built by Adar Poonwal and others, Homebound The lead roles are Ishaan Khat, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. The film has attracted international attention, in which veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsce has joined the project as an executive producer.
“I have seen Neeraj’s first film Masuan In 2015, and I loved it very much, “Schoers said in a statement.” Neeraj has made a beautifully prepared film which is an important contribution to Indian cinema. “French distribution for” Homebound Several award winners have been secured through the advertisement Vitam, known for handling international titles.
Cannes will also be seen with Satyajit Ray’s return to 1970 classic Arner Deen Ratri ,Day and nights in the forest)) In a new restored 4K version. The screening will include Sharmila Tagore, who acted in the original film. The restoration is part of the widespread effort of the festival that spots the landmark functions from world cinema.
In La Cinef, a section dedicated to film school projects, A doll made of clay was chosen. The Ethiopian student Cocob Gabreheria Tesfe currently touches the topics of short film, migration and unrealistic dreams studying in Kolkata.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher is in Cannes for the premiere of his new film Tanvi greatSet for 17 May. During his visit, Kher re-joined Robert de Nero, with which he co-contested silver linings PlaybookDe Nero, who received an honorary Palme D’Or this year, was introduced to Khurgangi, who was the lead actor in Kher’s film.
Indian actors and public figures have also made attendance on the red carpet. Urvashi Rautela participated in the inauguration ceremony and screening Patir united nations magazine ,Leaving one day), Wearing a multicolored strapless gown and takes a parrot -shaped crystal clutch that attracted significant attention to social media.
Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez represented Indian cinema at the cinema initiative among the women of the Red Sea Film Foundation. She was one of the six global honors known for her work in the film. Fernandez expressed his praise in a social media post saying that she was “happy as an honor” and to be part of a platform supporting women storytellers.
Nitanshi Goyal present for the first time, who acted Missing ladiesThis year started his ear. While her red carpet gown attracted the notice, it was her second outfit-a Lehenga saree combined with a pearl-furorer hairstyle that featured short paintings of Indian cinema legends-which attracted special attention to her tribute to the history of Indian film.
Alia Bhatt, who was started to start her Cannes as a lorial ambassador, has postponed her journey. According to sources, this decision was made in light of the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. Bhatt’s team has not denied a journey later at the festival, depending on how the situation develops.
Cannes veteran Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as well as Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatar and Aditi Rao Hydeari, have many hope of walking on the red carpet.
Published – May 16, 2025 04:23 pm IST
