May 27th 2024.
Recently, the talented actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas lent her voice to the wildlife documentary Tiger as a narrator. As a fellow Indian, she couldn't contain her excitement and pride for the Indian talents that achieved great success at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Priyanka took to her Instagram Stories on Monday to congratulate the winners, Anasuya Sengupta, Payal Kapadia, and Chidananda S Naik.
Anasuya's remarkable performance at Cannes earned her the prestigious Best Actress Award. Priyanka shared a story dedicated to her, writing, "Congratulations @cup_o_t on your incredible performance and the history you've created! Onwards and upwards." She also praised Payal and her film All We Imagine as Light, which received the 'Le Grand Prix' award. The actress expressed her joy for Indian cinema, writing, "Biiiig shout and congratulations to you all #PayalKapadia @kantari kanmani @divya prabha @chhaya.kadam.75 @hridhuharoon."
Chidananda's short film 'Sunflowers were the first ones to know' also received recognition at the festival, winning the La Cinef Award for Best Short Film. Priyanka dedicated a story to him as well, writing, "Congratulations @chidananda_s_naik, so well deserved." It was truly a proud moment for India to have such talented individuals representing the country at Cannes.
This year's Cannes Film Festival was particularly special for Indian cinema, with Payal's film being screened at the prestigious Palme d'Or segment. It was the first Indian film in 30 years to compete in this category since 'Swaham' in 1994. Priyanka couldn't contain her excitement and congratulated the entire team on their remarkable achievement.
It's truly inspiring to see Indian talents making a mark on the global stage, and Priyanka's heartfelt messages show her love and support for her fellow Indians. Congratulations to all the winners and may they continue to shine and make India proud.
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