From groundbreaking awards to fashion with a cause, Indian artistes, in particular, had quite a moment at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, prompting the world to take note of cinema emerging from the Indian subcontinent as a potent platform for diverse social commentary wrapped in artistic brilliance.
An integral part of this success story was Anasuya Sengupta (
@cup_o_t ), who clinched the Un Certain Regard Prize for Best Actress for her role in The Shameless. Hailing from Kolkata, India, the 37-year-old actress made history as the first Indian to receive this prestigious award.
In a candid conversation with
@ktcitytimes , the actor talks about her humble beginnings in Kolkata, how she navigated the city of Mumbai as a production designer and now, paving the way for women of colour in cinema worldwide with her Cannes triumph.
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