In 30 years, Payal Kapadia`s `All That We Imagine As Light` became the first Indian film to be selected for Palme d`Or, the main competition at Cannes 2024 Film Festival. After its screening on Thursday at the French Riviera, it became one of the lead contenders for Palme d`Or. While the film has not bagged the award, it has received the jury prize or the Grand Prix, making it the first Indian film ever to win the title. `Anora` which was in competition won the Palme d`Or.

Payal Kapadia accepted the award from the jury on the closing night of the prestigious film festival. She also invited on stage her lead cast-Kani Kusruti, Chayya Kadam and Divya Prabha- while accepting the award and thanked them. "It really takes a village," said Kapadia while thanking her team behind the film.