Manoj Bajpayee starrer The Fable, directed by Raam Reddy, has become the first Indian movie to win the Best Film award in the main international competition (Constellation Features Competition) at the 38th Leeds International Film Festival, UK. The film is backed by Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment.
The award follows The Fable's recent success, including its world premiere at the Berlinale Film Festival 2024, and the Special Jury Prize at the 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
Reacting to the accolade, director Raam said, “Leeds is an incredible festival, not just because of its amazing heartfelt curation but also because it is an Academy Award qualifying festival that screened nearly 250 amazing films this year. I got a chance to present The Fable in person in Leeds for the UK premiere and the audience reaction to the film was so engaging, it was amazing. This recognition of Best Film in such an important international platform makes me feel thankful and fulfilled as a filmmaker.” Manoj Bajpayee added, “I am incredibly honored to be a part of The Fable and to see it resonate with audiences globally. Winning the Best Film award at Leeds is not just a triumph for our film but a proud moment for Indian cinema.”
Guneet further said, “I am beyond thrilled that The Fable has won Best Film at the Leeds International Film Festival, a first for Indian cinema. This win is a testament to Raam Reddy’s vision and Manoj Bajpayee’s remarkable performance.”