Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia and her team won the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for their debut feature 'All We Imagine as Light'.

The film is an Indo-French co-production and marks the first Indian entry in the Cannes Competition Section in three decades.

Kapadia's storytelling received an eight-minute standing ovation at the festival.

Actor Divya Prabha highlighted the detailed character development and preparation required for her role, noting the rarity of such opportunities for women in the Indian film industry.

Despite the film's success, Prabha expressed uncertainty about future career opportunities.

The win highlighted the challenges faced by aspiring filmmakers in India, with calls for more support and funding for independent filmmakers.

Santosh Sivan was honored at Cannes with the Pierre Angénieux Tribute award, becoming the first Asian recipient, which underscores the talent and diversity of Indian filmmakers.

Criticism was directed at FTII for its perceived hypocrisy in supporting Kapadia despite past disciplinary issues with the institution.