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In 2015, Payal Kapadia, who won the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival, faced disciplinary action for opposing Gajendra Chauhan's appointment as FTII chairman.

Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan | Bollywood

Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Actor-politician Gajendra Chauhan on Tuesday extended congratulations to Cannes winner Payal Kapadia, saying he is proud of the filmmaker who studied at the institute when he served as its chairman. Entertainment News | Feel Proud I Was Chairman when Payal Kapadia Was Studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan.

In a post on X, Tharoor said, "Modi ji, if India is proud of her, should your government not immediately #WithdrawTheCases against her and fellow FTII students protesting against your governments arbitrary appointment of an unqualified Chairman?"

Following Payal Kapadias Cannes win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate the film maker for her historic achivement.

Cinema News: Oscar Winner Resul Pookutty Campaigns For FTII To Drop Case Against Payal

In a recent interview, Mahabharat actor Gajendra Chauhan recollected the time when Cannes-achiever Payal Kapadia protested against his appointment as FTII chairperson.

Pune: Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, whose film 'All We Imagine As Light' clinched the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, once .

Amid the outpouring of congratulatory messages for Payal Kapadia, who won the second highest honour at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

Payal Kapadia, who was warpath with FTII, earns praise from her alma mater for Cannes win | Bollywood