Indian cinema icon Payal Kapadia shatters ceilings as the first Indian woman to lead the Cannes Critics' Week jury in 2026. This historic appointment highlights her meteoric rise from emerging talent to global powerhouse.

Kapadia will champion bold, innovative indie narratives, signaling a new era of international respect for Indian storytelling. The world stage is ready for her vision.

Kapadia will champion bold, innovative indie narratives, signaling a new era of international respect for Indian storytelling. The world stage is ready for her vision.