Payal Kapadia's debut fiction feature, "All We Imagine As Light," clinched the prestigious Grand Prix Award at the Cannes Film Festival. This marked a significant moment as it became the first Indian film to compete for the Palme d'Or award in almost three decades, following Shaji N Karun's "Swaham" in 1994.

Kapadia's film stood shoulder to shoulder with works by esteemed directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Sean Baker, and Paolo Sorrentino, among others, under the jury presidency of Greta Gerwig.

The screening of "All We Imagine As Light" on May 23 witnessed an exuberant celebration, drawing an eight-minute standing ovation from the audience. The cast and crew, adorned with smiles, captivated attention with their lively presence on the red carpet, showcasing their joy and enthusiasm.

For Kapadia, whose documentary "A Night of Knowing Nothing" won the Best Documentary prize at Cannes three years ago, this marks a significant milestone as her first feature film.

"All We Imagine As Light," a collaborative Indo-French production, narrates the tale of a nurse named Prabha, whose life is disrupted by an unexpected gift from her estranged husband.

The film adds to the legacy of Indian cinema at Cannes, joining the ranks of esteemed filmmakers like Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen.