Oscar Nominations 2025: Meet Payal Kapadia, the visionary behind All We Imagine as Light
Oscar nominations 2025: The entire Payal Kapadia fan base is excited to see if the beautifully made movie All We Imagine as Light will win an Oscar in 2025. . Before the nominations are announced, here's a look at everything about Payal Kapadia.
Oscar Nominations 2025: Like us, the entire Payal Kapadia fandom is eagerly waiting to see if the exquisitely produced film All We Imagine As Light will make it to the Oscars 2025. The movie received widespread praise for its direction by Payal Kapadia and the incredible performances by the cast when it premiered on OTT. As the nominations event approaches, here¡¯s everything you need to know about Payal Kapadia.
Who is Payal Kapadia?
Awards are nothing new for Payal Kapadia, a graduate of the esteemed Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Her 2021 documentary, A Night of Knowing Nothing, won the Best Documentary Award at the 74th Cannes Film Festival. However, it was her recent film All We Imagine As Light that brought her widespread recognition online.
The Protest
Payal Kapadia first gained prominence for her protests against the appointment of actor-turned-politician Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chairman. She was among the students who boycotted classes and other academic activities for 139 days, launching one of the longest demonstrations in FTII¡¯s history.
Her short film, Afternoon Clouds, was selected for the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. During her time at FTII, she received encouragement from the administration, which recognized her growth as a dedicated artist.
Payal Kapadia at the Golden Globes
Kapadia made history as the first Indian director to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. She collaborated with an exceptional cast, including Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon, all of whom were praised by audiences.
You can stream All We Imagine As Light on Disney+ Hotstar.
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