As the year draws to a close, the world of cinema remains a defining one with Indian talent – celebrities and films retaining their prominent presence and making a significant impact in the global glitz and glamour world.
Here’s a quick flip through some of the filmy highlights of the year that was 2024.
Payal Kapadia scores two nominations for 'All We Imagine As Light'
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia created history after being nominated in the Best Director (Motion Picture) category for 'All We Imagine As Light' at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards. 'All We Imagine As Light' has also received another nomination being for Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language). Notably, this marks the first time an Indian director has been nominated in this category.
She said: "This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film."
Anasuya Sengupta becomes first Indian to win Best Actress at Cannes
Hailing from Kolkata, Anasuya delivered an extraordinary performance as Renuka in 'The Shameless', directed by Bulgarian filmmaker Konstantin Bojanov.
This gripping film competed in the Un Certain Regard section of the 77th edition of the festival.
"This is for the queer community everywhere, and all other marginalised communities all over the world, for bravely fighting a fight they shouldn't have to fight," Anasuya stated upon receiving her award.
The 77th Cannes Film Festival turned out to be a significant event for India. In addition to Anasuya's groundbreaking win, Shyam Benegal's classic 'Manthan' had a special screening, marking almost 48 years since its original release.
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Alia Bhatt's debut at Paris Fashion Week
Alia Bhatt was seen dressed up in a metallic silver bustier that she paired with a black off-shoulder jumpsuit. For the make-up, she added a pink touch to her lips. Her wet hair look made her appearance even more eye-captivating.
Alia shared a series of pictures featuring Aishwarya Rai, Kendall Jenner, Simone Ashley and others from the gala night. Clad in a metallic silver bustier that she paired with a black off-shoulder jumpsuit, Alia slayed the look. For the glam, she added a pink touch to her lips. Her wet hair look made her appearance even more eye-captivating.
With her captivating appearance at Paris Fashion Week, Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also stunned everyone with her glamorous avatar. Dressed in a balloon hem red dress, the 'Jodha Akbar' star let her hair down and added a pop of colour to her look with a bold red lip shade. Her walk became more special when she greeted the French audience with 'namaste' (a gesture, deeply ingrained in the rich tapestry of Indian culture).
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Shah Rukh Khan honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Locarno Film Festival
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was felicitated with the lifetime achievement award, the Pardo alla Carriera at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival, which was held in August.
Shah Rukh received the award on August 10 at the open-air venue Piazza Grande. One of his most iconic films, 'Devdas', directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was also be screened during the festival.
Decked up in a sleek black blazer and matching trousers, Shah Rukh's dapper look for the festival acted as a feast for the eyes. His long hair made him look breathtakingly captivating.
He became the first Indian personality to be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, the so-called Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival.
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Guneet Monga's 'Anuja' nominated at Oscars 2025
‘Anuja’ has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. The film sheds light on the important issue of child labour in the garment industry and features actor Nagesh Bhonsle in a key role.
The 97th Academy Awards will be held on 3 March 2025. This is Monga's third nomination at the Oscars. Her earlier projects, 'The Elephant Whisperers' and 'Period: End of Sentence', won Oscars, bringing glory to Indian cinema.
Apart from 'Anuja', another film that remains in the Oscars race is 'Santosh', a British Indian film directed by Sandhya Suri. The film premiered earlier in the year in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.
(ANI)
