India’s journey at the Cannes festival began in 1946 with Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar. India’s journey at the Cannes festival began in 1946 with Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar. Neecha Nagar, starring Kamini Kaushal and Zohra Sehgal, was one of the first Indian films to gain global recognition. Filmmaker Satyajit Ray debut film’s Pather Panchali won the Best Human Document award at Cannes 1956. Filmmaker Satyajit Ray debut film’s Pather Panchali won the Best Human Document award at Cannes 1956.

Source: Indian Express May 08, 2018 13:14 UTC