Masaan’s twin win at Cannes leaves director Neeraj Ghaywan ‘ecstatic’

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan, which is an Indo-French co-production, bagged two awards at the prestigious 68th Cannes International Film Festival. Talking about the twin win of the film, the emerging director said that he feels ‘ecstatic’. Masaan, which is based on a story of four small-towners and how they fit into the moralities, won International Federation of Film Critics Award and Promising Future Prize.

“I'm ecstatic to win these two awards for India and the team of 'Masaan' more than myself. This was long overdue. We had a truly global team that was purely driven by passion and utmost honesty, which has gotten us this far. I can't wait to show this film in India”, Neeraj Ghaywan expressed his happiness.

Neeraj also tweeted about the win and wrote, “2nd award for India!! #MASAAN MOST PROMISING NEW COMER! See @anuragkashyap72 what your mentorship has got me to”. The movie also screened in UnCertain Regard section at the festival and was applauded to the extent that it received a five minute standing ovation. Richa Chadha, who stars in the film, also thanked the audiences through Twitter, writing, “This is the best day! Keeps getting better. MY GOD.#MasaanAtCannes is coming home with 2 awards. Thrilled. Thank you everyone for the wishes”.