Kapadia’s first fully narrative film, “All We Imagine as Light,” begins more like a documentary, surveying Mumbai, particularly at night, before gently gravitating toward three women, all of them hospital workers, who are juggling their workaday realities, and those of India’s stratified society, with their own aspirations.

O n May 26, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated filmmaker Payal Kapadia on the Cannes success of All We Imagine as Light, her drama slated for U.S. release on Nov. 15. Not only was it the first Indian film to play in competition at Cannes in 30 years,

The auteur took the opportunity to showcase her love for Pier Paolo Pasolini and Aki Kaurismäki and explain why Chris Marker's "Sans Soleil" is a film everyone should see.

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, the director of this gem, Payal Kapadia, poured her heart out and spoke about the city of Mumbai, the challenges of making independent cinema, the characters she has written for this film,

Payal Kapadia praises Chhaya Kadam for her brilliant performance and improvisational flair in 'All We Imagine As Light'.

Chhaya Kadam is a phenomenal performer, and boasts of a diverse filmography that cuts across the audience. She has done 'All We Imagine As Light', 'Fandry', a commercial potboiler comedy like 'Madgaon Express', 'Andhadhun', India's Oscar entry 'Laapataa Ladies' and others.

Director Payal Kapadia shares insights on her film 'All We Imagine As Light,' highlighting the challenges faced by migrants in Mumbai.

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.