## Indian Stars Celebrate Anasuya Sengupta’s Historic Cannes Victory
## Bollywood Congratulates Sengupta on Pioneering Achievement
Mumbai, May 26, 2024: Anasuya Sengupta has become the first Indian actor to win the prestigious Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. Her groundbreaking victory has sparked jubilation within the Indian film industry, with many celebrities extending their heartfelt congratulations.
### Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh Lead the Accolades
Bollywood icon Alia Bhatt was among the first to applaud Sengupta’s achievement. In a post on her official Instagram account, Bhatt shared an article about the win and wrote, “Many many congratulations to you @cup_o_t.”
Other prominent stars who expressed their joy and admiration included Ranveer Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Singh wrote, “So proud. Bravo @cup_o_t,” while Pednekar and Prabhu shared similar sentiments in their own posts.
### Industry Applauds Sengupta’s Trailblazing Performance
Arjun Kapoor hailed Sengupta’s win as “a celebration not just for the film but for Indian cinema.” Ayushmann Khurrana wrote, “Anasuya, super proud moment for us! Huge congratulations to you and the entire team behind The Shameless.”
### Sengupta Responds with Gratitude and Excitement
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sengupta expressed her overwhelming pride and gratitude for the recognition she has received. “I am amazed at the love pouring in from so many back home, it makes me proud to make everyone proud,” she said.
She added, “I am literally taxi-ing in the plane now on my way home to my family, I just can’t wait to be with them.”
### A Watershed Moment for Indian Cinema
Sengupta’s victory marks a significant milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage. Her performance in “The Shameless” has not only earned critical acclaim but has also opened doors for future Indian actors to showcase their talent on the international platform.