Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has made history at the Cannes Film Festival as the first Indian to win the Grand Prix for her film ‘All We Imagine As Light.’ The film, set in a small Indian village, explores the themes of love and dreams through poetic and visually stunning storytelling. This win highlights the importance of free expression in institutions like the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and marks a significant moment for Indian cinema on the global stage.