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6 days, 12 hours ago

Screen share | Films on living, and thriving, despite loneliness

“Do you mind if I ask you a question,” I said to amma. I had just finished watching director Payal Kapadia’s award-winning All We Imagine As Light and was particularly perturbed by its central character Prabha’s despondence in the first half. In a moving coming-of-age feature titled Girls Will Be Girlsby director Shuchi Talati, Kusruti essays the role of Anila, …

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1 week, 1 day ago

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

ABC

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, 4 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, 3 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, 3 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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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Richa Chadha On Releasing 'Girls Will Be Girls' Digitally: Can't Do Everything In Your First Film

ABP News

Actor-producer Richa Chadha says independent movies may often struggle to find their audiences in theatres in the presence of big-budget blockbusters supported by distribution and publicity channels but releasing her debut film production "Girls Will Be Girls" digitally was not a compromise. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN "Girls Will Be Girls", starring Preeti …

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3 weeks, 1 day 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

Associated Press

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, 1 week ago

Looking back at MAMI 2024

Hindustan Times

The 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival was a notably more low-key affair than years past. “Shuchi Talati’s debut feature Girls will be Girls isa mother-and-daughter coming-of-age symphony of charged silences, withering stares and stolen moments.” When the organisers came together to pick the opening film, the choice must have been a no-brainer. Another festival-fêted standout, also starring Kusruti, was Shuchi …

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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

Firstpost

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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5 months, 3 weeks ago

A growing sisterhood in Indian cinema

New Indian Express

As I write this piece, Christo Tomy’s Malayalam film Ullozhukku is riding a rightful wave of appreciation. It’s about two flawed but wonderful women—Leelamma and her daughter-in-law Anju—who confront the secrets and betrayals underlying their relationship and rise above them to find strength and support in each other, the film is an unusual exploration of female solidarity in adversity. Earlier …

Indian Cinema

6 months, 4 weeks ago

If need arises, I might do a 'Biriyaani' again, says Kani Kusruti

New Indian Express

In one of our recent interviews, J Devika compared your decision to act in 'Biriyaani' with actors taking up propaganda films in 'Nazi Germany'. ‘We hardly see women characters like rangan annan’ Rumour has it that you rejected the audition for 'The Kerala Story'. Among Indian filmmakers, even though it is not exactly what I seek, I like some of …

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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

All We Imagine As Light actor Kani Kusruti reveals she rejected audition call by The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen

Hindustan Times

Kani on not getting film offers “I can only do films that come to me. If I do not get employment, I will again have to choose films that do not align with my politics,” said Kani, who admitted that even after she won the Kerala State Award for her nuanced performance in Sajin Baabu's 2019 release Biriyaani, film offers …

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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, 1 week 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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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cannes 2024: Kani Kusruti displays solidarity with Palestine, carries watermelon pouch on red carpet

The Hindu

Indian actor Kani Kusruti displayed solidarity with the victims of the war in Gaza while walking the red carpet for her film All We Imagine As Light at the Cannes Film Festival. Kani, one of the two leads in Payal Kapadia’s film, in the running for the Palme d’Or, complemented her outfit with a handbag shaped like a watermelon slice …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

First Day First Show | Interviews of Rainn Wilson and Kani Kusruti

The Hindu

Around Tinsel Town >> Legendary Kannada actor-producer Dwarakish no more Kannada actor, producer and director Dwarakish passed away at his Bengaluru residence on Tuesday. Dwarakish, who debuted as an actor in Veera Sankalpa, first made a mark as a comedian before going on to become a prolific producer. He was known for entertaining through his humour and never compromised on …

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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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2 years, 2 months ago

Malayalam Actress Kani Kusruti To Make Her Hindi Debut With Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal's 'Girls Will Be Girls'

ABP News

New Delhi: After their star studded wedding reception last month, actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal celebrated by taking their first production, 'Girls Will Be Girls', on the floors in Uttarakhand. The film will also mark the debut and launch of two new young actors, Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron who will be essaying the lead roles alongside Kani. …

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Screen share | Films on living, and thriving, despite loneliness

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

Richa Chadha On Releasing 'Girls Will Be Girls' Digitally: Can't Do Everything In Your First Film

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

The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

Looking back at MAMI 2024

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

A growing sisterhood in Indian cinema

If need arises, I might do a 'Biriyaani' again, says Kani Kusruti

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

All We Imagine As Light actor Kani Kusruti reveals she rejected audition call by The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen

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

Cannes 2024: Kani Kusruti displays solidarity with Palestine, carries watermelon pouch on red carpet

First Day First Show | Interviews of Rainn Wilson and Kani Kusruti

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

Malayalam Actress Kani Kusruti To Make Her Hindi Debut With Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal's 'Girls Will Be Girls'