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BAFTA 2025: ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Falls Short Against ‘Emilia Perez’

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1 year ago

February 17, 2025

The 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), held in 2025, turned out to be yet another disappointing evening for Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia. Her highly praised film ‘All We Imagine As Light’ was unable to clinch the award for Best Film Not in the English Language, which went to the French-Spanish drama ‘Emilia Perez’. This loss marks the third significant international accolade that Kapadia’s film has missed, following its setbacks at both the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards earlier this year.

Despite this disappointment, the film continues to make a significant impact on global cinema. It made history as the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, showcasing a remarkable milestone in Indian filmmaking.

Starring Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam, ‘All We Imagine As Light’ narrates an intimate and poignant tale of a nurse and her younger roommate as they navigate personal struggles and unexpressed desires during a trip to a coastal town.

As anticipated, ‘Emilia Perez,’ directed by acclaimed French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, took home the award for Best Non-English Language Film. Not only was the win notable, but Audiard’s acceptance speech also drew significant attention.

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Despite the recent controversy surrounding lead actress Karla Sofia Gascón’s resurfaced tweets, Audiard made a point to recognize her contributions to the film. Gascón has stepped back from the awards scene due to backlash over past comments related to race and diversity and was not present at the ceremony.

“I want to thank all the incredible artists who brought this film to life,” Audiard expressed during his speech. “My dear Zoe, my dear Selena, Giorgini, Paul, Juliet, Camille, Clement, Julia, and your team, but also you, my dear Karla Sofia, whom I kiss. I am deeply proud of what we achieved together. Long live ‘Emilia Perez’.”

Although Gascón was absent from the BAFTAs—having also missed the Critics Choice, PGA, and Goya Awards—her co-stars Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña attended, both nominated for the Best Supporting Actress category. They also participated in presenting awards during the ceremony.

*The Karla Sofia Gascón Controversy*

The scrutiny surrounding Gascón originated from older tweets that recently came to light, igniting widespread backlash. Posts from 2020 and 2021 included comments on subjects like diversity at the Oscars, George Floyd, and the Muslim community. One specific tweet criticizing the 2021 Oscars’ diverse representation faced considerable criticism.

In light of the backlash, Gascón offered a public apology through Variety, stating, “I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt. As someone from a marginalized community, I deeply understand this pain and sincerely apologize to those I have offended. I have always fought for a better world and believe that light will always triumph over darkness.”

*Where to Watch the BAFTA 2025*

For viewers in India, the BAFTA ceremony, which included Audiard’s winning moment, was streamed on Lionsgate Play.

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Model Arrested After Customs Find Drugs in Luggage

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4 hours ago

June 12, 2026

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Mumbai: Customs officials arrested former Mrs Kerala beauty pageant contestant Harsha Sunny (28) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

She was allegedly carrying hydroponic cannabis worth around ₹11.82 crore from Bangkok. Officials stopped her on suspicion and searched her luggage.

During the search, they found 12 packets containing the banned substance. Harsha Sunny was arrested under the NDPS Act and produced before a court.

The court sent her to judicial custody. Further investigation is underway. Harsha Sunny had participated in the Mrs Kerala beauty pageant in 2025.

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Akshay Kumar Responds to ‘Flop Actor’ Remark in Welcome to The Jungle

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June 12, 2026

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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has responded to being called a “flop actor” in the upcoming film Welcome to The Jungle. He said the dialogue should be understood as part of the movie and not taken personally.

Speaking at the trailer launch event in Mumbai, Akshay explained that such dialogues are written to suit the story and the character. He said audiences should view them in the context of the film.

“We are not told to use such dialogues as taunts. When you watch a movie, you should understand it according to the character and the story. Thank you for feeling bad about it, but please do not take it so seriously,” Akshay said.

The trailer of Welcome To The Jungle runs for more than four minutes and features a mix of comedy, action, and adventure. Unlike the earlier films in the franchise, the story is set in a jungle.

Akshay plays a struggling actor who is trying to revive his career after a series of unsuccessful films. His fortunes appear to improve when he gets a new film opposite a successful actress, played by Jacqueline Fernandez.

However, the film shoot turns into a real-life adventure when the crew reaches a village near the border. The villagers mistakenly believe the actors are soldiers and ask them to protect the village from a dangerous gang led by Jackie Shroff.

The misunderstanding leads to several humorous situations, with Akshay’s character repeatedly reminding everyone that he is only an actor and not a real-life hero.

The film is directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Rakesh Dang, and Vedant Vikaas Baali. Welcome To The Jungle is scheduled to release in theatres on June 26.

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Isha Rikhi Confirms Marriage To Rapper Badshah

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23 hours ago

June 11, 2026

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Mumbai: Punjabi actress and model Isha Rikhi has finally confirmed that she is married to rapper and singer Badshah.

The confirmation came during an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session. Responding to a fan’s question, Isha said that she is married and jokingly asked her husband, Badshah, to answer the many questions people have about their relationship.

Another fan asked why she had never shared a photo with Badshah. In response, Isha posted a rare romantic picture of the couple, delighting their fans.

Rumours about their marriage began in March after photos and videos from a private wedding ceremony were shared on social media. The event was attended by close family members and friends.

While Badshah has not yet made an official statement, Isha’s comments have confirmed that the couple is married.