New Delhi: Payal Kapadia’s critically acclaimed masterpiece, ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is all set to stream on the OTT platform. The film won the prestigious Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival and earned two nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. It stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Hridayu Haroon and Azis Nedumangad in lead roles.
All We Imagine as Light explores the intertwined lives of two Malayali nurses in Mumbai – Prabha, a troubled woman yearning for her absent husband, and Anu, her outgoing roommate embroiled in a forbidden love affair. Through their friendship, the film depicts themes of love, identity, and the contradictions of life in the city.
When and where to watch ‘All We Imagine as Light’
Payal Kapadia’s Grand Prix winning film to be streamed disney+hotstarThis film is ready for release 3 January 2025,
Talking about the film release, director Payal Kapadia said, “I am thrilled with the love All We Imagine as Light has received from all of you. After a successful theatrical run, I am glad that it will now be available to watch on Disney+Hotstar. Now I’m so excited to share it with a wider audience.”
Chhaya Kadam, who plays the role of Parvati, said, “Playing the character of Parvati was an emotional journey for me. All We Imagine as Light captures the quiet strength that many women embrace, even when the odds are stacked against them. It has been truly rewarding to be a part of a story that elevates these voices. I hope audiences across the country will enjoy the film.”
Kani Kushruti, playing the character of Prabha, said, “When I read the script, what impressed me most was Prabha’s intense self-discovery and quiet transformation. Working with Payal was a serendipitous experience. She was a Creates a workplace where everyone can thrive while being heard.” All We Imagine as Light is Payal’s vision and I am thrilled that Disney+ Hotstar will bring this highly anticipated film to audiences across the country.”
Divya Prabha, playing the character of Anu, said, “Stepping into Anu’s shoes was both thrilling and unfamiliar. Through her story, I understood the beauty of living in the present and exploring love, hope and freedom without any barriers. Payal’s clarity created a sense of security in my mind. His keen attention to detail allowed me to become completely immersed in the character. Everything we envision as Light is a piece of my heart and I am excited for audiences across the country to experience it on Disney+Hotstar.”
All We Imagine as Light made history as the first Indian film in 30 years to participate in the main competition of the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Grand Prix.
The film has received widespread praise, topping BFI’s Sight & Sound poll for ‘Best Film of 2024’, winning the Asia Pacific Screen Awards ‘Jury Grand Prize’ and the Gotham Award for ‘Best International Feature’ .
It earned a Golden Globe nomination for ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ and Payal Kapadia a nomination for ‘Best Director’, making her the first Indian female director to achieve this feat.
