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World recognising India, its values: Deepika Padukone on Cannes jury

"I think what we should be talking about is the celebration of India. The celebration of Indian talent and cinema," she added.

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Padukone said she is curious about the two weeks she will spend watching films and interacting with fellow jury members.

Press Trust of India New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : May 17 2022 | 9:59 PM IST

Being a member of the Cannes Film Festival jury is a personal triumph but also a victory for the South Asian community and a recognition for India and its values, says Deepika Padukone, the first Indian since Vidya Balan in 2013 to be chosen for the honour.

Padukone, part of the eight-member Cannes Competition jury at the festival that runs from May 17 to 28, is also hoping the discussion in the media this time will be more about the celebration of Indian talent and cinema and less on fashion.

Balan’s fashion choices had come under intense scrutiny when she was part

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Topics : Deepika Padukone Cannes Film Festival India South Asia

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