Payal Kapadia
Payal Kapadia is an emerging filmmaker celebrated for her debut feature 'All We Imagine As Light,' which portrays the lives of two Malayali women navigating their desires and challenges in Mumbai. Her film garnered significant acclaim, winning the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, and has been recognized as a pivotal work in contemporary Indian cinema. Despite recent losses at major award ceremonies, Kapadia's storytelling continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 6.67 | 0.05% | +20% | 1,380,004,385 | 879,139 | $2,900,000 | 1,847$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,308 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 786,552 | 981 | $6,000 | 7$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 886 | $54,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 6 | 1,386,986,956 | 883,314 | $3,014,000 | 1,908$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Payal Kapadia directed 'All We Imagine as Light', which explores delicate emotions in Mumbai.
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Lithuania:
Payal Kapadia is the director of the film 'Taip įsivaizduojame šviesą', which addresses the life challenges of three women in Mumbai.
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Uruguay:
Payal Kapadia directed the film All we imagine as light.
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India:
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s film was overlooked for India’s Oscar submission despite being widely regarded as one of the best films of the year.
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India:
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light brought pride to India with its nomination at the 2025 BAFTA Awards.
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India:
Payal Kapadia’s critically acclaimed 'All We Imagine as Light' secured a nomination in the Best Film Not in the English Language category.
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India:
Payal Kapadia was edged out by RaMell Ross in the first-time directorial category at the 2025 DGA Awards.
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