Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Payal Kapadia for creating history by becoming the first Indian filmmaker to clinch the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film — “All We Imagine as Light”.

The film won the second-most prestigious prize of the festival, following the Palme d’Or, which was awarded to American director Sean Baker for “Anora” during the closing ceremony on Saturday night

“India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work ‘All We Imagine as Light’. An alumnus of FTII, her remarkable talent continues to shine on the global stage, giving a glimpse of the rich creativity in India. This prestigious accolade not only honours her exceptional skills but also inspires a new generation of Indian filmmakers,” the Prime Minister posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

“Indian stars shining bright at the 77th Cannes Film Festival! Congratulations to Payal Kapadia and the entire team of ‘All We Imagine As Light’ for clinching the prestigious Grand Prix award.