Happy with Payal Kapadia’s Cannes victory are Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh

Payal Kapadia was invited to Javed Akhtar and wife Shabana Azmi’s Mumbai residence. He went on to say that he would “love to host you for a meal.”

When All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, took home the coveted Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Indians were filled with pride. Celebrities from Bollywood have congratulated Payal on her victory. Payal has already received praise from Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, and Javed Akhtar as well.

Priyanka posted a post by Festival de Cannes on her Instagram Stories. “A moment for Indian cinema at @festivaldecannes (dizzy emoji),” she wrote in her post. Congratulations to each and every one of you (hand hear and clap emojis).” She also tagged the movie’s crew.

A photo of Payal Kapadia, Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam holding their prize was shared by Ranveer Singh. “Scripting history!” he wrote. A moment of great pride (country flag emoji) (Trophy emoji).

“Dear Payal Kapadia, heartiest congratulations to you,” tweeted Javed Akhtar. It is an amazing accomplishment. Extremely proud of you. Please contact us if you are ever in Mumbai. I would love to have you over for dinner with Shabana.”

Farhan Akhtar had earlier posted on Instagram, saying, “Heartfelt congrats to #PayalKapadia and team.first Indian film to take home the Grand Prix at Cannes.” Kiara Advani also sent her warmest regards to the ‘All We Imagine As Light’ crew. He wrote, “Congratulationsss.”