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Masaan' wins two top awards at Cannes
Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial debut has won the FIPRESCI, International Jury of Film Critics prize and Promising Future prize in the Un Certain Regard section
(From left) Actress Richa Chadda, director Neeraj Ghaywan, actress Shweta Tripathi and actor Vicky Kaushal pose during a photocall for the film Masaan' at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on 19 May 2015. Photo: AFP
Cannes: Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial debut "Masaan", which premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival, has won two awards"FIPRESCI, International Jury of Film Critics prize and Promising Future prize in the Un Certain Regard section.
The film, starring Richa Chadda, Sanjay Mishra, Vicky Kaushal and Shweta Tripathi in the lead roles, has been creating buzz at the festival and was treated to a five-minute-long standing ovation during its screening recently by the hard to please Cannes audience.
"#MASAAN just won the FIPRESCI award for Un Certain Regard at @Festival_Cannes! This was long due for India," Ghaywan posted on twitter. "2nd award for India!! #MASAAN most promising newcomer! See @anuragkashyap72 what your mentorship has got me to," the first-time director added.
Richa also took to twitter to share her excitement. "This is the best day! Keeps getting better. My God. #MasaanAtCannes is coming home with 2 awards. Thrilled. Thank you everyone for the wishes," the actress wrote.
"Masaan" has been produced by Manish Mundra, Macassar Productions, Phantom Films, Sikhya Entertainment and French production company Pathe International. Some members of the Indian film fraternity congratulated the cast and crew of "Masaan" for their incredible journey at Cannes.
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