Asian Film Awards: 'All We Imagine As Light' Wins Excellent Film, 'Santosh' Earns shahana goswami Best Actress Name
Indian cinema made an effective effect at the 18th Asian Film Awards, with All We believe and Santosh securing main wins. The prestigious event came about on sunday at the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong, celebrating excellent achievements in Asian filmmaking.
Kapadia's All We believe is an exceptional movie.
The Asian Film Awards introduced the winners on its authentic internet site, confirming that
Payal Kapadia
It's all we consider. As Mild received the coveted excellent movie award. Competing against robust contenders, which include Black Canine (China), Exhuma (South Korea), Teki Cometh (Japan), and Twilight of the Soldiers: Walled In (Hong Kong), Kapadia's movie emerged triumphant.
Kapadia, who had already made records by prevailing in the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes movie festival, expressed her exhilaration about receiving this honor in Hong Kong. She stated, “We've got such super work popping out of Asia, and we are so proud to be part of that network. It’s already special to be nominated, and it’s so terrific to win this award.”
Her movie, a Malayalam-Hindi drama, tells the heartfelt story of Kerala-born nurses Prabha (Kani Kusruti) and Anu (Divya Prabha) as they navigate existence in mumbai along with their buddy and cook, Parvaty (Chhaya Kadam). Significantly, All We believe in Light has become the primary indian movie to win the Grand Prix at Cannes, further solidifying its location in cinematic history.
Shahana Goswami Wins Quality Actress for Santosh
Actor shahana goswami claimed the excellent Actress award for her overall performance in Santosh at the same time as director sandhya Suri took home the satisfactory New director award. Reflecting on her revelry, Goswami admitted that overcoming self-doubt became one of her biggest challenges.
“The hardest part became believing I should play the function due to the fact I used to be anxious about making it seem real. You continually have this imposter syndrome, but prevailing an award like this facilitates you benefit from self-belief in yourself,” she said.
Santosh follows the journey of a currently widowed female who takes over her late husband’s job as a police constable. As she steps into an unusual globe, she finds herself deeply concerned with investigating a younger girl's homicide. The film is a collaborative production among India, the UK, France, and Germany.
Goswami triumphed over sturdy opposition within the satisfactory Actress category, surpassing nominees Kani Kusruti (All We Consider As Mild), Sylvia Chang (Daughter's Daughter), Kawai Yuumi (Desolate Tract of Namibia), and Kim Go-eun (Exhuma).
Sandhya Suri Takes First-Rate New director Award
British-Indian filmmaker sandhya Suri received the satisfactory New director award, beating a competitive lineup that blanketed Yamanaka Yoko (Desert of Namibia), Sora Neo (Happyend), Dong Zijian (My Pal An Delie), and Truong Minh Quý (Viêt and Nam).
With those staggering victories, indian cinema again proved its growing effect on the worldwide stage. The achievement of All We believe As Light and Santosh highlights the energy of compelling storytelling and strong performances, earning a well-deserved reputation at the Asian movie Awards 2025.
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