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Payal Kapadia's Golden-Globe-nominated movie All We Imagine as Light is a big awards contender

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For Payal Kapadia — the Indian director behind Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner All We Imagine as Light — getting a film up is a little like running a marathon. Fast facts about All We Imagine as Light What: A luminous story about women in Mumbai finding their way Directed by: Golden-Globe-nominated Indian director Payal Kapadia Starring: Kani Kusruti, …

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Exclusive | All We Imagine As Light's Kani Kusruti, Chhaya Kadam don't care much about Oscar nomination

Hindustan Times

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light is the breakout phenomenon of the year. Chhaya Kadam and Kani Kusruti in a still from Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light. Now, as the film awaits its digital release on Disney+ Hotstar from January 3, stars Kani Kusruti and Chhaya Kadam sat down for an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times to …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Kani Kusruti feels she is an 'average actor', has no 'passion' for it: 'I reserve my pride, happiness for other things'

Hindustan Times

Kani Kusruti has had a wonderful year, professionally. Talking with HT about the films and her year, the actor emphasises that she considers herself 'average' and derives joy from things apart from acting. Kani Kusruti has had a wonderful 2024 courtesy of All We Imagine As Light and Girls Will Be Girls. Kani Kusruti on her 2024 Ask her about …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Best acting performances of 2024: From Fahadh Faasil in Aavesham to Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine As Light

Hindustan Times

We go to the movies and life stops for a while. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Richa Chadha in Heeramandi Richa Chadha might have had the shortest screen time in the ensemble of actors in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, but she creates the most impact. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine As Light Early …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Best acting performances of 2024: From Fahadh Faasil in Aavesham to Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine As Light

Hindustan Times

We go to the movies and life stops for a while. Anna Ben in Kottukkaali Anna Ben barely has a word to say in PS Vinothraj's spellbinding second feature film, but it is her eyes which carry the entire weight of the narrative. Richa Chadha in Heeramandi Richa Chadha might have had the shortest screen time in the ensemble of …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Girls Will Be Girls’ movie review: A textured, eloquent coming-of-age story

The Hindu

“I won’t allow anything more than a friendship,” decrees Anila, a very mom thing to say. This is a charged, decisive moment in Shuchi Talati’s Girls Will Be Girls, which won two prizes at the Sundance Film Festival. Girls Will Be Girls Director: Shuchi Talati Cast: Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti, Kesav Binoy Kiron Runtime: 119 minutes Storyline: Mira, recently appointed …

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1 month ago

The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

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As much as theaters are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2" bringing moviegoers by the droves, it’s been a fairly bruising movie year. “Anora” This image released by Neon shows Mark Eydelshteyn, left, and Mikey Madison in a scene from “Anora.” This image released by Neon shows Mark Eydelshteyn, left, and Mikey Madison in a scene from “Anora.” …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

All We Imagine as Light Movie Review: Payal Kapadia’s film teaches us the importance of women friendship

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Deeply immersive Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix-winning film, All We Imagine As Light talks about women’s desires and friendship in a city where people like to stay aloof. All We Imagine as Light talks about women’s sexual desires and how at different age groups your desires are different. A still from All We Imagine as Light Not many filmmakers talk …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

All We Imagine As Light review: Payal Kapadia's profound ode to Mumbai is the finest film of the year

Hindustan Times

In the first few minutes of Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, Mumbai bring a cacophonous rush- the heat, humidity and humdrum of daily life cast a spell. Mumbai might be huge but it is also inadvertently present like a watchful little bird, as she becomes a subject of gossip among the other nurses in the hospital for her …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Kani Kusruti on getting trolled for carrying a watermelon bag in support of Palestine at Cannes: ‘I am used to it’

Hindustan Times

Actor Kani Kusruti attended the Cannes Film Festival to see Payal Kapadia’s film All We Imagine As Light, in which she starred. Zico Maitra, Chhaya Kadam, Kani Kusruti, Payal Kapadia, Divya Prabha, Hridhu Haroon and Thomas Hakim danced as they arrived for the screening of All We Imagine as Light at Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. And since we were …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Kani Kusruti exclusive interview: ‘Payal Kapadia really deserved the win at Cannes Film Festival’

Hindustan Times

It was a historic night for India at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Payal Kapadia, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam and Kani Kusruti during the photo call following the awards ceremony at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 25, 2024. In this exclusive interview, Hindustan Times caught up with lead actor Kani Kusruti, …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Kani Kusruti breaks down recalling financial struggles: ‘Had ₹3,000 in my account’

Hindustan Times

Actor Kani Kusruti, who starred in Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" which won the Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, opened up about the financial struggles she faced when she started out in films. Kani Kusruti's watermelon clutch on the Cannes 2024 red carpet combines glamour and a powerful political statement. Kani Kusruti, 38, fought …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

All We Imagine As Light's Chhaya Kadam recalls getting teased for film's team dancing on Cannes red carpet

Hindustan Times

Actor Chhaya Kadam, who starred in All We Imagine As Light, has spoken about the team dancing on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Chhaya Kadam, Kani Kusruti, Payal Kapadia, Divya Prabha, Hridhu Haroon dance as they arrive for the screening of the film All We Imagine as Light at the Cannes Film Festival. Chhaya reacts to …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia imagines Indian cinema in a new light

Hindustan Times

On Saturday night, Payal Kapadia’s ‘All we Imagine as Light’ boldly went where no Indian film had gone before. Not only was it the first Indian film in the competition at Cannes in thirty years — after Shaji Karun’s ‘Swaham’ — it also took home the Grand Prix. From left: Divya Prabha, Payal Kapadia, Chhaya Kadam and Kani Kusruti after …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Girls Will Be Girls review: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s maiden production portraits a complex mother-daughter relationship

Hindustan Times

The only Indian feature film at the Sundance Film Festival this year is debut director Shuchi Talati's Girls Will Be Girls, a complex mother-daughter coming-of-age story premiering at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. She is a watchful parent, having been in her daughter's place just a few years ago, aware of the unassuming glances they share when Sri is invited …

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3 years, 9 months ago

‘OK Computer’ review: Absurdist comedy that is both effective and okay

The Hindu

A heated discussion breaks out between cybercrime detective Saajan Kundu, a machine-hater and a loner, his once-partner Laxmi Suri, also an AI scientist, and their DCP boss, about a potential AI revolution — thanks to an unusual case of an unidentified person run over by a self-driven car — and out of nowhere, we hear the sounds of toilet flushing. …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Kani Kusruti, on her own terms: Actress discusses how theatre shaped her craft, and why her social media is promotion-free

Firstpost

The work and achievements of many people go unnoticed every day. But the Kerala State Awards evoked something else in me: this is probably because I’m from Kerala, so it felt like recognition from my own people, it felt personal. I never had the chance to say, ‘should I pick this role over this one?’ I hope one day I …

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4 years, 2 months ago

50th Kerala State Film Awards Winners List: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kani Kusruti & Fahadh Faasil Bag Top Laurels

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The winners of the 50th Kerala State Film Awards were announced on Tuesday by Minister for Culture, AK Balan. Suraj Venjaramoodu and Kani Kusruti, who are known for their power-packed performances, bagged the Best Actor and Best Actress award respectively. While Suraj won the award for his performance in 'Android Kunjappan Version 5.25' and 'Vikruthi', Kani Kusruti walked away with …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Kerala State Film Awards 2020: Lijo Jose Pellissery, Kani Kusruti bag top honours; here's the full list of winners

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While Nivin Pauly won the Special Jury Mention trophy for Moothon, Fahadh Faasil nabbed the Best Character Actor award for Kumbalangi Nights Suraj Venjaramoodu has bagged the Best Actor award in the 50th Kerala State Film Awards. The actor has won the prestigious state award for the film Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikruthi. According to a report by The …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Kani Kusruti wins BRICS best actress award for Sajin Baabu’s ‘Biriyaani’, at the Moscow film fete

The Hindu

Bold and beautiful Kani Kusruti bagged the BRICS best actress award for her sterling role in Sajin Babu’s Biriyaani at the fifth BRICS festival, which was held along with the 42nd Moscow International Film Festival that was held from October 1 to 8 this year. “I dedicate this award to PK Rosy, the first heroine of Malayalam cinema and also …

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Payal Kapadia's Golden-Globe-nominated movie All We Imagine as Light is a big awards contender

Exclusive | All We Imagine As Light's Kani Kusruti, Chhaya Kadam don't care much about Oscar nomination

Kani Kusruti feels she is an 'average actor', has no 'passion' for it: 'I reserve my pride, happiness for other things'

Best acting performances of 2024: From Fahadh Faasil in Aavesham to Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine As Light

Best acting performances of 2024: From Fahadh Faasil in Aavesham to Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine As Light

‘Girls Will Be Girls’ movie review: A textured, eloquent coming-of-age story

The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

All We Imagine as Light Movie Review: Payal Kapadia’s film teaches us the importance of women friendship

All We Imagine As Light review: Payal Kapadia's profound ode to Mumbai is the finest film of the year

Kani Kusruti on getting trolled for carrying a watermelon bag in support of Palestine at Cannes: ‘I am used to it’

Kani Kusruti exclusive interview: ‘Payal Kapadia really deserved the win at Cannes Film Festival’

Kani Kusruti breaks down recalling financial struggles: ‘Had ₹3,000 in my account’

All We Imagine As Light's Chhaya Kadam recalls getting teased for film's team dancing on Cannes red carpet

Payal Kapadia imagines Indian cinema in a new light

Girls Will Be Girls review: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s maiden production portraits a complex mother-daughter relationship

‘OK Computer’ review: Absurdist comedy that is both effective and okay

Kani Kusruti, on her own terms: Actress discusses how theatre shaped her craft, and why her social media is promotion-free

50th Kerala State Film Awards Winners List: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kani Kusruti & Fahadh Faasil Bag Top Laurels

Kerala State Film Awards 2020: Lijo Jose Pellissery, Kani Kusruti bag top honours; here's the full list of winners

Kani Kusruti wins BRICS best actress award for Sajin Baabu’s ‘Biriyaani’, at the Moscow film fete