As the year draws to a close, Indian talent continues to shine on the global stage. Indian cinema, filmmakers, and actors have made significant impacts in international film festivals and awards. From Payal Kapadia’s groundbreaking nominations at the Golden Globe Awards to Shah Rukh Khan’s lifetime achievement award, 2024 has been a landmark year for Indian cinema.

Payal Kapadia's Historic Golden Globe Nominations

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history with two nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards for her film All We Imagine As Light. She was nominated for Best Director (Motion Picture), marking the first time an Indian director has been nominated in this category. The film also garnered a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language.

Kapadia expressed her gratitude, saying, "I'm deeply honoured by this nomination and grateful to the HFPA for this recognition. This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film."

Released on November 22, All We Imagine As Light stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam. It is an Indo-French co-production exploring complex emotional journeys.

Anasuya Sengupta Wins Best Actress at Cannes

Anasuya Sengupta made history as the first Indian to win the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. Her stellar performance in The Shameless, directed by Konstantin Bojanov, earned her the prestigious honour in the Un Certain Regard section. Sengupta dedicated the award to the queer community and marginalized groups worldwide.

Sengupta shared her overwhelming joy, calling the recognition "beyond anything I could have ever anticipated."

Alia Bhatt Stuns at Paris Fashion Week

Alia Bhatt made her debut at Paris Fashion Week, turning heads with her striking metallic silver bustier and black off-shoulder jumpsuit. She shared memorable moments from the event, including photos with global icons like Aishwarya Rai and Kendall Jenner.

Bhatt captured the essence of the event, saying, "A night to uplift, embrace & inspire; because we're all #WorthIt."

Shah Rukh Khan Honoured at the Locarno Film Festival

Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with the Pardo alla Carriera Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival. The event, held from August 7 to 17, celebrated his illustrious career. Khan, dressed in a sleek black blazer, was also celebrated for his iconic film Devdas, which was screened at the festival.

Khan spoke about his next project King, noting his commitment to a more age-centric role, and the challenges of preparing for action films.

Ricky Kej's Fourth Grammy Nomination

Indian musician Ricky Kej has been nominated for his fourth Grammy Award for his album Break of Dawn, competing in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. Kej expressed his pride in the nomination, calling the album a reflection of his environmental beliefs.

He said, "Break of Dawn is a new-age album based on ancient Indian rags, designed to promote mental health and wellness."

Guneet Monga's Anuja Nominated for an Oscar

Guneet Monga’s Anuja has been shortlisted for the Best Live-Action Short Film category at the 2025 Oscars. The film sheds light on the issue of child labour in the garment industry. This marks Monga’s third Oscar nomination, following the success of The Elephant Whisperers and Period: End of Sentence.

In addition, the British-Indian film Santosh, directed by Sandhya Suri, is also in the Oscars race, having premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

With ANI inputs