Chhaya Kadam Reacts To All We Imagine As Light Not Being India's Oscar Entry: 'I Am Feeling A Little Bad...'

Actor Chhaya Kadam, whose Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars next year, reacted to her other movie, All We Imagine As Light , not being chosen. Recently, in an interview with India Today, Kadam, who played Manju Mai in Laapataa Ladies , said she’s happy about the film's Oscar entry, but feels ‘bad’ as Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light lost the Oscar race. The Zone of Interest won the Grand Prix at Cannes '23, the same award All We Imagine As Light won this year.

The Zone of Interest took home the Oscar for Best International Film. I think All We Imagine..

. had a strong chance with the Oscar jury, especially after its Cannes..

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com/2ESuruKpQV — Vishal (@vishalandcinema) September 23, 2024 Speaking about Laapataa Ladies ’ Oscar entry, she said, “I am very happy and excited. What more can I say? It is a moment of pride for me that our film, Laapataa Ladies , got selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars. On the other hand, my other film, All We Imagine As Light , was also shortlisted by France as a potential submission for Oscars 2025.

I have come to Paris right now for the premiere.” A post shared by Kiran Rao (@raodyness) Kadam also addressed the social media backlash to All We Imagine As Light not being selected as India’s official entry for Oscar 2025. She said, “I am happy for Laapataa Ladies , but at the same time I am feeling a little bad for Payal’s film as well.

Now this decision ha.