Alvida 2024: Here is a look at celebs who shone in the world of cinema

From filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light obtaining two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards to superstar Shah Rukh Khan receiving the Lifetime Achievement award, the Pardo alla Carriera at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival, the year solidified the global appeal of Indian cinema and actors. Filmmaker Payal Kapadia created history after being nominated in the Best Director (Motion Picture) and Best Motion Picture (Non-English language) categories. This marks the first time an Indian director has been nominated in this category. The movie has now been nominated for the Critics Choice Awards 2025.

Extraordinary performance

Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian actor to win the prestigious Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. Anasuya delivered an extraordinary performance as Renuka in The Shameless, directed by Bulgarian filmmaker Konstantin Bojanov. This gripping film competed in the Un Certain Regard section of the 77th edition of the festival.

Alia debuts at Paris Fashion Week

Alia Bhatt made her debut at Paris Fashion Week dressed up in a metallic silver bustier that she paired with a black off-shoulder jumpsuit. Alia shared a series of pictures featuring Aishwarya Rai, Kendall Jenner and others.

SRK bags Lifetime Achievement Award

Shah Rukh Khan was felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Pardo alla Carriera at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival. He became the first Indian personality to bag this award. One of his most iconic films, Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was also be screened during the festival. D. During a conversation with Giona A Nazzaro, the artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival, he discussed his career and achievements.

Ricky Kej eyes fourth Grammy Award

Indian musician Ricky Kej has been nominated for the 67th Grammy Awards. It is Kej’s fourth nomination after the previous three wins. His album Break of Dawn would compete in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category. The award ceremony will be held on February 2. The category also features Indian-origin sitarist Anoushka Shankar’s album Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn. The category includes Indian-origin artiste Radhika Vekaria’s spiritual album Warriors Of Light, and Chandrika Tandon’s album Triveni, made with flautist Wouter Kellerman and cellist Eru Matsumoto.

Monga’s Anuja nominated for Oscars

Guneet Monga’s Anuja has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. The film features actor Nagesh Bhonsle in a key role. The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 3. This is Monga’s third nomination at the Oscars.