Slaying it at Cannes
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Slaying it at Cannes

New Indian Express  

It’s great seeing so many Indians at Cannes now. It was nothing like this three decades ago, when I had the rare honour of my film, 'The Cloud Door', premiering there. For Cannes till then, it was Satyajit Ray who defined India, whose film, 'Pather Panchali' got recognition in 1956. Also, simultaneously, I have done my last interview, gave my last autograph and clicked the last photo with a fashion photographer.’ Looking back I had a short but monumental acting time. Acting in the Cannes release generated international applause and was the push I needed to springboard to the ‘Other Side’.

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