She said, “More change in the female gaze is the way forward, and the more brown women there are, the better.” The 77th Cannes Film Festival has been an important event for India.
Apart from Anasuya's phenomenal win, there was also a special screening of Shyam Benegal's classic film 'Manthan', marking almost 48 years since its original release.
The festival also saw a dazzling array of Indian celebrities and influencers hitting the red carpet.
This year, Indian films and actors received multiple nominations in various categories, underlining India's growing influence in global cinema.