Indian actors taking their work to the global stage
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Kani Kusruti — All We Imagine As Light
Kani Kusruti earned worldwide acclaim for her performance. The film’s success at Cannes and subsequent global recognition placed Kani firmly in conversations
Ahsaas Channa — Gudgudi at Cannes 2026
After winning audiences over through youth-driven digital content and OTT shows, Ahsaas Channa is now stepping onto the global stage with Gudgudi
Hridhu Haroon — All We Imagine As Light
Young Malayalam actor Hridhu Haroon gained global recognition through Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, which created history at Cannes
Anasuya Sengupta — The Shameless
Anasuya Sengupta made history at Cannes 2024 by becoming the first Indian actor to win the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard category
Vishal Jethwa — Homebound at Cannes 2025
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film premiered in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025 and received a massive standing ovation
Adarsh Gourav — The White Tiger & International Recognition
His performance in The White Tiger earned worldwide acclaim along with a BAFTA nomination, instantly putting him on the global map
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