After Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, exited the Oscars race, social media erupted with criticism. FFI Jury head responds to criticism after Laapataa Ladies' exit from Oscars Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and musician Ricky Kej were among those questioning the Film Federation of India’s decision, …
For Payal Kapadia, director of All We Imagine As Light, awards don’t define the value of a piece of work. Speaking to us ahead of her film’s theatrical release on November 22 in India, Kapadia says awards are a “bonus” and not the measure of how a film is liked. Though she does know that “it is because of the …
When asked if she is disappointed with her film not being sent as India’s official entry, Payal said that she already got a lot from All We Imagine As Light Filmmaker Payal Kapadia, who made waves at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Grand Prix award for her movie All We Imagine As Light, reacted to Laapataa Ladies being selected …
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia recently discussed her reaction to Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies being selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2025, instead of her own film, All We Imagine As Light. Payal expressed her happiness for Laapataa Ladies' nomination. Addressing the rumours that Aamir Khan's financial support might have influenced Laapataa Ladies' Oscar nomination, Payal said, "That matters in the …