Director Payal Kapadia and cinematographer Ranabir Das speak to Anupama Chopra about their film All We Imagine as Light, which is the first Indian film to be part of the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years. Kapadia talks about the themes that inform the film — which had been in the works for many years — from the contradictions of city life to the power of friendship. Das talks about how he captured the grim beauty of Mumbai, while Kapadia shares about how the actors and their camaraderie elevated the project. The duo speak about the importance of a space like the Film and Television Institute of India in providing opportunities to aspiring filmmakers across the country, as well as their hope to eventually release the film in India.

Ayush Mehra chats about hectic festival life with Sneha Menon Desai over coffee and croissants. He speaks about watching Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga as a George Miller fan at Cannes this year and fanboying over Chris Hemsworth. He reflects on his 15-year journey, his chemistry with Viraj Ghelani, and how he once imagined attending film festivals with his own film. Now, he appreciates the joy of watching great films. For Mehra, Cannes is inspiring and motivating as a cinephile and actor. He shares his inclination towards filmmaking, with plans to direct and produce in the future. Mehra acknowledges that success doesn't happen overnight, and that he believes in the slow and steady approach.

The cast of Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light speaks to Anupama Chopra about their film. Kani Kusruti talks about her journey to getting the part, and how she was initially supposed to play the role of Divya Prabha. Divya Prabha talks about the experience of working with a collaborative filmmaker like Kapadia. Chhaya Kadam, who felt like the part was written for her, talks about the attention to detail on set, and how she immersed herself in the life of her character. For Hridhoo Haroon, the acting workshops and shooting of All We Imagine as Light felt like an acting school, and how this was the project where he learnt the most.

Santosh Sivan speaks with Anupama Chopra about receiving the prestigious Pierre Angénieux tribute at the Cannes Film Festival. During the conversation, Sivan reflects on his journey, recalling his first film, which he completed in just six days. He shares his unique approach to cinematography, likening his process to creating music, where light and shadow play like a melody. Sivan also discusses his positive view on the widespread use of camera phones, believing they enhance the audience's understanding of visual language. Additionally, he recounts his decision to forge his own path after graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India, choosing not to follow the conventional route.

A. R. Rahman speaks with Anupama Chopra about his latest production, Headhunting to Beatboxing, a documentary that celebrates the musical renaissance of Nagaland. Rahman shares his long-standing fascination with Nagaland's musical culture and his reasons for producing the documentary. He emphasises the importance of integrating the culture and music of the North East into the mainstream. Additionally, Rahman discusses his experience composing for Amar Singh Chamkila and how he drew inspiration from legends like Madan Mohan for the song "Vida Karo." The musical maestro also talks about embracing technology, using AI positively, and staying attuned to audience preferences and current trends.

Maisam Ali speaks to Anupama Chopra about his film In Retreat, which is India’s first entry into Cannes’ sidebar programme ACID (Association for the Diffusion of Independent Cinema). The director opens up about how he took a risk by deliberately leaving things unanswered in his feature debut, his unconventional portrayal of Ladakh, and how he incorporated his own personal gaze into the film. Ali also shares about being FTII classmates with Payal Kapadia, acknowledges his team’s support in his journey to Cannes, as well as what’s next in store for him.

Sandhya Suri and Shahana Goswami speak to Anupama Chopra about their film Santosh, which was shown at the 77th Cannes film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section. Suri shares that the inspiration for Santosh stemmed from a photograph taken during the Nirbhaya protests. Goswami explains that trusting the director fully helps her overcome her insecurities as an actor. Suri emphasises the significance of details in filmmaking and why she avoids didactic cinema. Goswami delves into the creation of her character, developed through a scene-by-scene exploration of intention, and expresses her enjoyment of playing with emotional layers. Additionally, the actor talks about the economics of filmmaking and how she feels ready for the big stuff to come her way.

Diipa Büller-Khosla speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about what draws her back to Cannes Film Festival year after year. The influencer, model and entrepreneur opens up about her passion for fashion and film, her long history with the festival, and the love she gets from her online community. She shares her top tips to working the Cannes red carpet, her struggles with insecurity, and how far Indian representation has come since her debut at Cannes. For Khosla, the notion of proving people wrong in a male-dominated world is what fuels her.