Historic win for India: Anasuya Sengupta becomes first Indian actor to win at Cannes

Anasuya Sengupta has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Best Actress award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard segment.

 Recognized for her compelling portrayal in the film 'Shameless,' directed by Bulgarian filmmaker Constantin Bojanov, Sengupta's performance captivated audiences. The film delves into the story of a sex worker's escape from a Delhi brothel after a confrontation with a policeman, offering a poignant narrative of resilience and empowerment.

In her acceptance speech, Sengupta dedicated her award to marginalized communities worldwide, particularly the queer community, for their courageous struggles for equality.

Her poignant words, as quoted by Variety, emphasized the universal imperative for decency and empathy in advocating for social justice. The significance of her achievement was underscored by the enthusiastic response from fellow actors like Tillotama Shome, who celebrated Sengupta's milestone and the impact of her win on Indian cinema's global recognition.