Chhaya Kadam

Chhaya Kadam, famed for 'Laapataa Ladies', is under legal scrutiny. She allegedly tasted meat from protected wild animals. An NGO complaint triggered a Forest Department inquiry. Kadam claimed to have consumed meat from species like mouse deer. A special team is investigating the claims and potential poaching links. Kadam is seeking legal counsel and will cooperate with the investigation.

At a recent Mumbai fashion show, Nitanshi Goel won hearts by touching Hema Malini’s feet and warmly hugging Sushmita Sen. Her graceful gesture showcased deep respect and admiration for Bollywood’s legendary actresses, blending humility with charm. The moment stood out as a reminder of the timeless bond between generations in the film industry.

Sparsh Shrivastava is known for his deeply immersive performances, whether portraying the sharp Sunny in Jamtara or the vulnerable character in Laapataa Ladies.

As his film "Madgaon Express" turned one since its release in Hindi cinema, actor-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu revealed that he has "finished writing the next".

Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine As Light' secured the Best Film title at the 2025 Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong. Shahana Goswami received the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Santosh,' while the film's director, Sandhya Suri, won the Best New Director award.

Actress Pratibha Ranta is celebrating the first anniversary of her critically acclaimed film 'Laapataa Ladies'. On the occasion of the film completing a year of its release, the actress shared that the film helped her grow as an artiste.

Actress Hemangi Kavi, who is currently playing the lead role in the TV show Durga, is quite social media savvy. The actress often hits headlines with her views on social media. Recently, Hemangi wrote a lengthy note on her friend and actress Chhaya Kadam, who was last seen in the film 'Jhund' opposite B'wood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

Actor-director, Ravi Jadhav is quite active when it comes to social media. Today on the occasion of Marathi star, Chhaya Kadam's birthday, the director shared a bold picture of actress and wished her on her special day.

Despite being India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars, Laapataa Ladies didn't make it to the shortlist. Producer Aamir Khan highlighted the tough competition in the Foreign Language category and remarked that the film's exclusion was due to preference rather than quality issues.

Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine As Light' has gained international acclaim, winning the Grand Prix at Cannes and earning two Golden Globe nominations. The film depicts three nurses in Mumbai and features a memorable impromptu dance scene suggested by actress Chhaya Kadam. The film's producers are aiming for an independent Oscars entry.

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.

Over the past decade, Marathi cinema has witnessed a remarkable transformation, particularly in the representation of women on screen. There was a time when female characters were relegated to supporting roles, mere love interests, or passive figures in male-centric narratives.

Chhaya Kadam says 'Sairat' hasn't really added to her popularity quotient

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.

Payal Kapadia's film 'All That We Imagine As Light' has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards. Chhaya Kadam, a leading artist in the film, expressed pride in Kapadia's achievement and its significance for Indian cinema. Kadam, also part of the Oscar-nominated 'Laapataa Ladies', celebrated the success of both films.

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...

Actress Chhaya Kadam made her debut at Cannes Film Festival 2024 with the Malayalam film 'All We Imagine As Light,' also interacting with music maestro AR Rahman.

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia, who won the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her directorial 'All We Imagine As Light', has lauded her actress in the film, Chhaya Kadam. She also said that the actress brings her own lyricism to the dialogues and improvises what's written on paper to make it more sharp and better.

Chhaya Kadam is one of the most talented and versatile Marathi actresses of our time. The star has done a range of films but is famous for her roles in two Nagraj Majule directorials - 'Fandry' and 'Sairat'. Before getting recognition in showbiz, the actress was a Kabbadi player and also a State level sportsperson.

Radhika Apte attended the BAFTA Awards soon after giving birth to her daughter in December 2024. She shared a candid moment on social media, where she was seen pumping breastmilk and holding a glass of champagne. The post received mixed reactions from netizens, who commented on her choice to drink alcohol while breastfeeding.

Actor Sayaji Shinde will be seen essaying the role of a jailor in R Viraj's upcoming film 'Babanchi Shala'

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.

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine As Light' won the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic moment for Indian cinema. Although it missed out on the top award, the Palme d'Or, which went to Sean Baker's 'Anora,' the film received congratulations from Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal on social media.

The trailer traces the love story of today's generation who thinks that there should be no restrictions on matching marriages,

As an actor, after attending Cannes, I feel that everybody who is working in films must attend Cannes.

Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light' made history at the 77th Cannes Film Festival by winning the Grand Prix award, a significant milestone for independent Indian filmmaking. The film's stellar performances were celebrated at this prestigious event.

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.