From Anasuya Sengupta's historic feat to Kusruti's clutch supporting Palestine- How Indian women dazzled at Cannes 2024

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powerful speech after winning the prestigious award, Anasuya Sengupta hoped for more female gaze in the future."This is for the queer community everywhere, and all other marginalized communities all over the world, for bravely fighting a fight they shouldn't have to fight," Anasuya passionately stated upon receiving her award."More female gaze is the way forward, and the browner, the better," she added.Anasuya Sengupta, a native of Kolkata, gave a remarkable performance as Renuka in 'The Shameless,' a film helmed by Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov. The film chronicles Renuka's harrowing yet empowering escape from a brothel in Delhi, where she kills a police officer to secure her freedom.

The story delves into her intricate and tumultuous relationship with her love interest, played by Omara Shetty.Cannes film festival 2024 is well-known for making fashion statements, with celebrities putting their best foot forward and catching the limelight on the red carpet with their stunning looks. India's actor Kani Kusruti, known for her recent film 'All We Imagine As Light', was spotted standing with a very interesting accessory—a watermelon clutch.The internet was quick to understand the subliminal message behind holding that watermelon clutch, and it was Kani Kusruti's way of showing solidarity with the people of Palestine, who are facing bombardments from Israeli forces.Watermelon recently became a symbol of support for Palestine, as its red-green colour with black seeds mirrors the Palestinian flag.India's influencer Nancy Tyagi stole the spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 with her beautiful self-made pink gown.Coming from a small town in Uttar Pradesh, Nancy Tyagi rose to fame with her ability to craft striking