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Cannes 2025: Laapataa Ladies’ Chhaya Kadam reveals how debut at film festival helped her get past fear of wearing heels, western dresses

Cannes 2025: Laapataa Ladies’ Chhaya Kadam reveals how debut at film festival helped her get past fear of wearing heels, western dresses

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The Indian contingent has taken over the streets of France, proudly representing Indian cinema. Among them is ace actress Chhaya Kadam, who flew to Cannes 2025 with her Marathi-language movie, Snow Flower. In a recent interview, she stated that her debut at the festival last year helped her overcome the fear of wearing heels, western dresses, and more.  Back in 2024, Chhaya Kadam and the team of All We Imagine as Light went to the 77th Cannes Film Festival for the first time. As she flew to the global event for the second time this year, Kadam feels more confident and familiar with the city, the people, and the festival. While talking to The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress recalled how her debut at the event gave her wings and confidence. “Cannes Film Festival ne mera boht confidence badha diya hai (Cannes Film Festival boasted my confidence)” stated the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress. She went on to add that not just as an actress, but in her personal life too, she has become confident. She shared …

Cannes 2025: Payal Kapadia’s THIS gesture made All We Imagine As Light actors lead headlines; Chhaya Kadam recalls her debut at global platform

Cannes 2025: Payal Kapadia’s THIS gesture made All We Imagine As Light actors lead headlines; Chhaya Kadam recalls her debut at global platform

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Chhaya Kadam had her fair share of struggles working in many Hindi and Marathi films. But her dues were paid, not by being part of a mega blockbuster commercial Bollywood movie, but by starring in Payal Kapadia’s small budget drama, All We Imagine as Light. Recently, Kadam recalled the memorable moment when she went to represent the movie at the Cannes Film Festival last year. Read on! For the second time, Chhaya Kadam is at the Cannes Film Festival. Even though she won’t be walking the red carpet of Cannes 2025, the actress is there to represent her Marathi-language film at the marketplace of the global fest. This is when she indulged in a heart-to-heart with Sucharita Tyagi and shared the memorable moment of Cannes 2024 that continues to hold a space in her heart. Chhaya stated that whenever she thinks of her debut at Cannes last year, she always remembers director Payal Kapadia’s sweet gesture for her actors. The Laapataa Ladies actress expressed that when the best film announcement was made for All We …

Cannes 2025: Chhaya Kadam returns, flaunts pink saree by Indian brand

Cannes 2025: Chhaya Kadam returns, flaunts pink saree by Indian brand

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Actress Chhaya Kadam had a stellar 2024 on the professional front, delivering standout performances in films like Madgaon Express, Laapataa Ladies, and All We Imagine As Light. While Laapataa Ladies was India’s official entry for the Oscars, All We Imagine As Light won the Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. She walked the red carpet last year with the team of both films. Chhaya Kadam returns to Cannes Chhaya has now returned for her second year at Cannes. For her first look, she opted for a pink saree by Suat Bombay. Sharing joyful pictures of herself in the pink saree, Kadam reflected on returning to the prestigious festival. She wrote in Marathi about how different it felt coming to Cannes for the second time. The translated text roughly reads: “This is the first day of the Cannes Film Festival in 2025. Last year, on this very day, it was my first time in Cannes. I acted like a newbie and was quite stressed, but I enjoyed it. This year, this place—this city …

Cannes 2025: After All We Imagine as Light, Chhaya Kadam flies to France for her Marathi film; know more

Cannes 2025: After All We Imagine as Light, Chhaya Kadam flies to France for her Marathi film; know more

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Chhaya Kadam’s impressive filmography boasts of many big projects, including Singham Returns and Gangubai Kathiawadi. But it was only after her power-packed performance as Manju Mai in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies that the world finally knew who she was. Next, she featured in Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light, which won the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival last year. Yet again, Chhaya Kadam has reached the French Riviera, but this time, she is representing her Marathi-language movie, Snow Flower. A while ago, on May 15, 2025, the actress took to her Instagram handle and expressed joy before heading to the screening of the regional movie. In the caption, she recalled her debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She went on to share that this year, the city, the festival, and the residents feel like her own. Kadam also shared that it feels like she has an old bond with the lanes and with the people who arrive donning colorful clothes. Having said that, the Madgaon Express actress highlighted …

Chhaya Kadam faces forest department probe after saying she ate meat of protected animals like monitor lizard, porcupine | Bollywood

Chhaya Kadam faces forest department probe after saying she ate meat of protected animals like monitor lizard, porcupine | Bollywood

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All We Imagine As Light actor Chhaya Kadam has come under scrutiny of the forest department after a Mumbai-based group, Plant and Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), complained about her allegedly consuming wildlife meat. A Free Press Journal report states that that the actor will be called in for an investigation soon. (Also Read: Chhaya Kadam reveals she was ‘disappointed’ on Jhund sets, recalls Amitabh Bachchan helped her: He’s still macho man…) Chhaya Kadam reportedly admitted in an interview that she consumed wild meat. Chhaya Kadam to face forest department probe Roshan Rathod, Divisional Forest Officer (Vigilance), confirmed to the publication that they have received a complaint, which was forwarded to the Chief Conservator of Forests to the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) for inquiry. He also confirmed that Chhaya will be ‘called in for investigation soon’. Rakesh Bhoir, the investigating officer in the case, told the publication, “We got in touch with Kadam over the phone, where she informed us that she is out of town for a professional trip and will return only after …

Exclusive | All We Imagine As Light’s Kani Kusruti, Chhaya Kadam don’t care much about Oscar nomination | Bollywood

Exclusive | All We Imagine As Light’s Kani Kusruti, Chhaya Kadam don’t care much about Oscar nomination | Bollywood

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Payal Kapadia‘s All We Imagine As Light is the breakout phenomenon of the year. From scripting history at the Cannes Film Festival with winning the Grand Prix, to scoring a Best Director nomination at the Golden Globes- the Mumbai-set film’s journey has been a thrill to witness. (Also read: All We Imagine As Light review: Payal Kapadia’s profound ode to Mumbai is the finest film of the year) Chhaya Kadam and Kani Kusruti in a still from Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light. Now, as the film awaits its digital release on Disney+ Hotstar from January 3, stars Kani Kusruti and Chhaya Kadam sat down for an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times to talk about collaborating with Payal Kapadia, its rapturous global reception, and what they think about its chances of nabbing an Oscar now. (Excerpts) Congratulations on All We Imagine As Light. The film has been winning so many awards across the world from critic circles. How are you reacting to all this love for the film? Chhaya: It feels amazing! As actors …

Exclusive: Chhaya Kadam shocked by Laapataa Ladies losing Oscars race

Exclusive: Chhaya Kadam shocked by Laapataa Ladies losing Oscars race

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Actor Chhaya Kadam, who has been in the limelight this year with three acclaimed movies to her credit such as Madgaon Express, Laapataa Ladies, and All We Imagine as Light, expresses shock over the Kiran Rao directorial not being shortlisted for the Oscars. She speaks exclusively to Mid-day about having an eventful 2024, trip to the Cannes Film Festival, working with prolific women filmmakers, and more.  Chhaya Kadam on Laapataa Ladies not being shortlisted for the Oscars  Chhaya, who played Manju Mai in the film says, “I had a lot of expectations. I was a little shocked today. But, it`s ok. We keep trying. With more strength, we move ahead.” Reflecting on her achievements this year with an incredible run at the movies, she states, “I feel very good. We have been working for so many years. As I said, this year was shocking for me but I was also getting surprises.” Chhaya Kadam on her trip to Cannes Payal Kapadia`s All We Imagine as Light won the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film …

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race: Chhaya Kadam, Sparsh Shrivastava react

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race: Chhaya Kadam, Sparsh Shrivastava react

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Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry in the International Feature Film category, is out of the Oscars race. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the shortlists for 10 categories on Tuesday, and Laapataa Ladies did not make the cut, leaving many Indian film enthusiasts disappointed. A still from Laapataa Ladies The film starred Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam in pivotal roles. Speaking to us about the news, Chhaya Kadam, who played Manju Maai in the film, expressed her disappointment. “It is shocking and heartbreaking,” she says, adding, “Mere bahut hopes the ki hoga hi (shortlist for Oscars). Mujhe yakeen tha aur mujhse zyada film industry ke logon ko yakeen tha, film ko pyaar karne waale logon ko tha, aur un sabne hi yakeen badhaya tha ki aap (the film) toh jaa hi rahe ho.” A still from Laapataa Ladies Ask her if she has spoken to her co-stars or the film’s director, Chhaya shares that she had not yet reached out “Kyuki unko (Kiran Rao …

Chhaya Kadam reacts as Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars 2025 race: ‘We had envisioned such big things for our film’ | Bollywood

Chhaya Kadam reacts as Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars 2025 race: ‘We had envisioned such big things for our film’ | Bollywood

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Dec 18, 2024 01:03 PM IST Chhaya Kadam expressed disappointment as Laapataa Ladies’ race to the Oscars 2025 ended after it failed to get shortlisted for Best International Feature Film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the shortlists for 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Academy. India’s official entry, Laapataa Ladies, did not make it to the list of International Feature Film. Now, in a conversation with News18, Chhaya Kadam has expressed her disappointment on the news. Chhaya Kadam says she is upset after Laapataa Ladies fail to get shortlisted for Oscar 2025. (Also Read: Chhaya Kadam reacts to All We Imagine As Light Oscar snub: Had expected it’ll go) Chhaya Kadam upset as Laapataa Ladies fail to get shortlisted for Oscars 2025 Chhaya Kadam, who essayed the role of Manju Mai in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, expressed, “Dekho na, kya karein! I’m really upset. We had envisioned such big things for our film.” However, she is still hopeful about the chances of India winning at the Oscars next year. “It’s …

Chhaya Kadam talks about convincing Payal Kapadia for All We Imagine As Light

Chhaya Kadam talks about convincing Payal Kapadia for All We Imagine As Light

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Once in a while, an actor comes across a role that resonates so strongly with them that they almost become possessive about it. For Chhaya Kadam, director Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light gave her that role. The actor was so enamoured by the character of Parvaty that she pitched hard for it. “At one point, I thought the role shouldn’t go to any other actor. So, I started listing out similarities between the character and me. I told Payal, ‘I am also from Ratnagiri. My father was a mill worker. We used to live in a MHADA building and now we live in a tower. Everything is the same between us.’ I even sang and showed her how people from Ratnagiri dance,” she laughs. Chhaya Kadam In the Cannes Grand Prix-winning film, Kadam plays a hospital staff member, who strikes an unlikely friendship with two nurses. She had complete faith in the story and in Kapadia’s vision. That it was the director’s maiden feature did not deter her. She reasons, “For me, the …