Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has achieved a historic milestone by securing two nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards for her debut fiction feature, All We Imagine As Light. Kapadia is the first Indian filmmaker to be nominated for Best Director—Motion Picture, marking a significant moment for Indian cinema on the global stage.
Payal Kapadia’s Reaction
Expressing her gratitude, Kapadia released a statement saying, “I’m deeply honored by this nomination and grateful to the HFPA for this recognition. This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film. To everyone in India, All We Imagine as Light is still in theaters—please go watch it and support us!”
The film also received a nomination for Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language category, cementing its position as a critical favorite this award season.
Competing in Prestigious Categories
Kapadia shares her Best Director nomination with renowned filmmakers Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), and Coralie Fargeat (The Substance).
For Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language, the nominees include Emilia Pérez, The Girl with the Needle, I’m Still Here, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, and Vermiglio.
Industry and Fan Reactions
The nominations have sparked widespread acclaim from fans and industry peers. Actor Anil Kapoor celebrated the achievement on Twitter, writing, “All We Imagine as Light earns 2 Golden Globe nominations – Best Direction & Best Foreign Film! What a monumental recognition of Indian cinema and the storytelling prowess of @PayalKapadia86! So incredibly proud!”
Many fans highlighted the film’s global recognition despite not being chosen as India’s official Oscar entry. Comments such as “Payal Kapadia for the win!” and “History is made! India is so proud!” poured in, showcasing the excitement surrounding the filmmaker’s achievement.
About All We Imagine As Light
The Malayalam-Hindi movie follows the lives of three women navigating personal and societal challenges in Mumbai. Prabha (Kani Kusruti), a nurse, finds her life disrupted by a gift from her estranged husband. Anu (Divya Prabha), her roommate and colleague, struggles to find privacy for her relationship, while Prabha’s best friend Parvati (Chhaya Kadam) faces eviction due to property development pressures.
An official India-France co-production, the film is a collaboration between petit chaos from France and Chalk & Cheese and Another Birth from India. It previously won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
A Historic Moment
Kapadia’s groundbreaking nominations at the Golden Globes not only celebrate her talent but also highlight the rising prominence of Indian cinema on the global stage. Fans and critics alike eagerly await the awards ceremony to see if All We Imagine As Light takes home the coveted honors.
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