The Indian contingent has taken over the streets of France, proudly representing Indian movies. Amongst them is ace actress Chhaya Kadam, who flew to Cannes 2025 along with her Marathi-language film, Snow Flower. In a current interview, she acknowledged that her debut on the pageant final yr helped her get previous the worry of sporting heels, western clothes, and extra. Learn on!
Again in 2024, Chhaya Kadam and the crew of All We Think about as Gentle went to the 77th Cannes Movie Competition for the primary time. As she flew to the worldwide occasion for the second time this yr, Kadam feels extra assured and aware of the town, the folks, and the pageant. Whereas speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress recalled how her debut on the occasion gave her wings and confidence.
“Cannes Movie Competition ne mera boht confidence badha diya hai (Cannes Movie Competition boasted my confidence)” acknowledged the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress. She went on so as to add that not simply as an actress, however in her private life too, she has develop into assured.
She shared in Hindi, “Jiss jiss cheezon ka mujhey dar tha, ke ye mujhme kami hai, angrezi nhi aati hai, mai heels mein chal nhi paati hu, western kapde kabhi pehne nhi they. Ye sab cheezon ka jo darr thana, Cannes Movie Competition ne pura nikaal diya. (All of the issues I used to be terrified of, like I don’t know English or I can’t stroll in heels and put on western clothes, all of the fears have gone, because of the Cannes Movie Competition).”
Having stated that, she expressed her gratitude to all of the folks related to the pageant for instructing her that, nevertheless she is, she is the most effective. Speaking about All We Think about as Gentle, the Payal Kapadia directorial was nominated for the Palme d’Or and received the Grand Prix at Cannes 2024. The film additionally starred Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Hridhu Haroon.
Not simply Chhaya, Payal additionally returned to the pageant this yr, however as a jury member. Aside from them, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, Karan Johar, and Vishal Jethwa are additionally attending the occasion and representing their movie, Homebound.
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