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The Indian documentary is bagging the most prestigious awards in North America and Canada. This is significant because it demonstrates the clout of the Indian documentary on the world stage and at the same time, these films are a reflection of some of the biggest election issues in the country. The demand for documentaries in India is clearly visible and waiting for distribution, but it will require courage beyond banking on true crime that is catching all the eyeballs for big ticket OTT platforms.

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history Saturday, as she became the first person from India to clinch the prestigious Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, the second highest prize after the Palme d'Or.

At Cannes this year, India returned with a historic haul of awards

With four wins and six nominations, Cannes 2024 was a record year for Indian independent filmmakers and artists

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