Chhaya Kadam

Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan, and the 'Laapataa Ladies' team celebrated their film's selection as India’s Oscars 2025 entry. Kiran expressed gratitude for the honor, praising the cast and crew's dedication. Kareena Kapoor Khan also congratulated them on Instagram, emphasizing that "great stories deserve great recognition." The film released on March 1, 2024.

Chhaya Kadam gained recognition for her dance at the Cannes International Film Festival, where All We Imagine As Light won the Grand Prix. She also impressed in 'Madgaon Express' and as Manju Maai in 'Laapataa Ladies'. Excitedly, she predicted the film's Oscar nomination just days before the announcement.

Chhaya Kadam expressed joy over 'Laapataa Ladies' being India's official entry for Oscars 2025 while attending a Paris premiere for 'All We Imagine As Light', which won a Grand Prix at Cannes 2024 but missed an Oscar entry. She praised her role as Manju Mai and congratulated director Kiran Rao on the film's success.

The film, a heartwarming, empowering take on two brides in rural India in 2001 who accidently get swapped during a train journey, is produced by Rao's Kindling Productions and Khan's Aamir Khan Productions. The film features Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, veteran stars Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam and Geeta Aggarwal Sharma in key roles. It was released in India in March this year.

Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies' was screened at the Supreme Court of India on August 9th, 2024, as part of a gender sensitization program. The director expressed her honor and delight over this achievement. The film, produced by Rao, Aamir Khan, and Jyoti Deshpande, has received widespread acclaim since its premiere.

The actress, who plays a prominent role in Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix winning 'All We Imagine As Light', tells us about the team's red-carpet dance, standing ovation at the premiere and more...

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Actress Chhaya Kadam debuted at the Cannes Film Festival with her film All We Imagine As Light, a historic moment for Indian cinema in Cannes' main competition section

Actress Chhaya Kadam, who has been earning praises for her role as Manju Mai in Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, has made a remarkable debut at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival 2024.

After a successful theatrical run, Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut Madgaon Express is now streaming on Prime Video. Starring Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, and Avinash Tiwary, the film began its digital journey on Friday. Kunal expressed his excitement, saying, "Madgaon Express holds a special place in my heart as it's my first project as a director and writer. It was a liberating experience, and every cast and crew member poured their hearts into this film. The overwhelming adulation during its theatrical run has been humbling, and I am thrilled it will now reach a global audience."

Kunal Kemmu's 'Madgaon Express' debuts on OTT, featuring Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Divyendu, and Nora Fatehi in a comedy about a chaotic Goa trip. The film's success leads to plans for a sequel with higher expectations.

Kiran Rao's "Laapataa Ladies," supported by Aamir Khan, earns Rs 17.33 crore after 50 days in theaters. Despite a strong start with Rs 6.05 crore in the first week, collections gradually decline. Rave reviews include praise from Sachin Tendulkar for its heartfelt narrative and powerful performances, resonating with audiences across all levels.

Reflecting on whose idea the dance was, Chhaya remarked, "I can't say for sure, but it might have been me. Someone from Mumbai joked, 'You were dancing as if you were in your own courtyard.' To which I responded, 'Why not?' Being part of the main competition after 30 years, and winning an award, is a significant accomplishment. Why conform to norms? We express our joy by dancing freely."

Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut, 'Madgaon Express' released on March 22, is doing quite well in India. According to Sacnilk.com, the film earned Rs 1.5 crore on day one.

Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut, "Madgaon Express," received a grand unveiling with a special screening attended by Bollywood's elite. Power couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, along with Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor, graced the event together. In a viral clip, Malaika and Arjun exuded style as they exited the venue post-screening, waving at paparazzi. Malaika, a recent dance reality show judge, and Arjun, gearing up for his villainous role in "Singham Again," added glamour to the gathering. Saif and Kareena's sophisticated attire added to the glitz, while other stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur heightened the star power.

​Regarding the film's development, Sneha revealed to indianexpress.com that the character of Manju maai, portrayed by Chhaya Kadam, was added later at Kiran's behest. While Sneha contributed to fleshing out the character, she acknowledged Kiran's primary role in conceptualizing Manju maai.​