“How did they get there? Ask them and you will cry”: Tilotama Shome highlights financial difficulties for indie films as India celebrates awards at 77th Cannes Film Festival: Bollywood News
Celebrate successes and highlight challenges
In a post on Instagram, Chaum acknowledged the winners’ accomplishments but expressed concern about the challenges they face: “How did they get there?” he asked, questioning the winners’ attendance at Cannes. “If you ask them, they’ll cry,” he said, alluding to the financial and logistical hurdles that indie artists face.
Beyond the Awards: The Road to Cannes
The Night Manager actress spoke about the lack of institutional support for independent films in India. She questioned the difficulties of financing films, getting them produced and the burden that actors have to travel at their own expense to gain international recognition.
Call to action: Support homegrown talent
The Lust Stories 2 actress had a heartfelt message for audiences and the industry to invest in local storytellers: “If we’re so proud, let’s throw ourselves a little bit into this game,” she said, arguing for a shift from mere celebration to active support.
Saba Azad agrees.
Actress and singer Saba Azad supported Shoam’s stance, highlighting the need to support independent films and filmmakers financially and urging audiences to prioritise “real talent” over big name names. “There is Indian cinema that deserves our attention and support and it shines all over the world!! Let’s give it the respect it deserves back home,” Azad wrote.
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