The 2025 Golden Globes turned out to be a major disappointment for Indian audiences, as Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light, which had generated a lot of excitement and anticipation, failed to garner any of the awards it was nominated for. Had gone.
At the 82nd Golden Globes, the sole Indian contender, All We Imagine as Light, missed out in both the Best Non-English Language Film and Best Director categories, sparking disappointment on desi social media.
Payal Kapadia, the visionary behind the film, faced stiff competition for Best Director, including Jacques Audiard (Emilia Perez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave), Brady Corbett (The Brutalist), and Coralie Farguet ( D) were involved. Substance). Unfortunately, Kapadia did not emerge victorious.
In the Best Non-English Language Motion Picture category, Emilia Pérez claimed victory, preventing Kapadia’s film from receiving a Golden Globe despite high expectations from Indian audiences.
Despite the setback, Payal remained gracious and applauded the evening’s winners with a warm smile.
Considered one of the best Indian films of the year, All We Imagine as Light highlights the intertwined lives of two Malayali nurses. The story follows Prabha, a troubled nurse struggling with her past, who receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband, and Anu, her young roommate who yearns for a deeper connection with her lover.
A trip to a quiet seaside town sets the stage for both women to confront their innermost desires and personal conflicts.
Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Anand Sami and Hridhu Haroon have given strong performances in the film. It is now available for streaming on Disney+Hotstar.
All We Imagine as Light made its grand debut at the prestigious competition section of the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2024, marking a historic milestone as the first Indian film to be screened in the main section of the festival in 30 years. The last time India received this honor was Shaji N. Got it with Karun’s film Swaham.
December brought another success for Indian cinema when Payal Kapadia became the first Indian director to earn a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. Although she could not bring home the award, her nomination alone is a huge achievement that has made the Indian audience very proud.
Despite the Golden Globe disappointment, the film has continued to shine on the global stage, recently securing a place on the BAFTA longlist, further cementing its international acclaim. Meanwhile, Indian viewers can watch the live streaming of the Golden Globe Awards on Lionsgate Play.
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