Nainital, May 17 -- Diwa Shah, a film director hailing from Nainital, has been honoured at the 78th Cannes Film Festival 2025. Her project Kyab (Refuge) received the top writing grant during the pitching session of the prestigious La Residence du Festival de Cannes, held at the CNC Pavilion. This recognition is a significant milestone in her career, highlighting her as a rising voice in global independent cinema.

Diwa, a writer and director who bases her filmmaking work out of Nainital, had previously garnered international recognition by winning the Best Debut Script Writer's award. It may be pertinent to note here that both her parents have been associated with film making and have excelled in their respective fields.

Diwa Shah pursue...