Neeraj Ghaywan's Masaan Wins Twice in Cannes 2015

Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's project Masaan, centred around a group of people in Varanasi, was awarded the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival on Saturday. The film and its director also won the 'Most Promising Newcomer' Award in the Un Certain Regard section of the festival.

The film, starring Richa Chadda, Sanjay Mishra, Vicky Kaushal and Shweta Tripathi in the lead roles, has been creating buzz at the festival and was treated to a five-minute-long standing ovation during its screening recently by the hard to please Cannes audience.

"#MASAAN just won the FIPRESCI award for Un Certain Regard at @Festival_Cannes! This was long due for India," Ghaywan posted on twitter.

"2nd award for India!! #MASAAN most promising newcomer! See @anuragkashyap72 what your mentorship has got me to," the first-time director added.

"Masaan" has been produced by Manish Mundra, Macassar Productions, Phantom Films, Sikhya Entertainment and French production company Pathe International.