Eram Faridi
From the narrow alleys of Lucknow to the grand promenades of Cannes, producer Eram Faridi isn't just walking red carpets - she's leaving footprints of heritage, pride, and handcrafted brilliance on global turf.
At Cannes 2025, amidst a glittering world of high fashion and flashing lenses, it was Eram Faridi who commanded attention - not just as a celebrated producer, but as a living embodiment of India's timeless soul. A global art patron and storyteller, she stood tall, adorned in identity rather than borrowed couture.
Her ensemble - drenched in the Indian tricolour's hues of saffron, white, and green with a touch of ocean blue - wasn't merely attire. It was a flowing canvas of culture, embellished with the regal touch of zardosi, brocade, sequins, and intricate hand embroidery. It was India, worn with honour and woven with memory.
"This is my tribute to the land I come from - to every artisan, every thread, every woman who carries a part of India within her," said Eram Faridi, whose anthology Fedora's Wrinkles, Naina, and Meet Mr. Chang, presented by Erams Entertainment, was showcased at this year's prestigious Marché du Film at Cannes.
The stories she brought stirred audiences beyond boundaries.
"I love Eram and her inherent energy of storytelling. She is a beautiful person inside out, and her stories reflect that persona," said Kara Brownie, Australian chef and cinephile. "While the anthology educates, it is also equally entertaining."
French cinephile Patrick Fremiot added, "These films transcend boundaries and touch hearts. Love Eram Faridi's guts to bring such untold stories to Cannes."
J. M. Esther Mathilda Kahn, Australian celebrity figure and CEO of Caao International, was equally moved. "Every woman deserves freedom. Every nation must be free of racism. Eram Faridi proves just that." The resonance of her work travelled far.
Indian filmmaker Dr. (Hon) Anusha Srinivasan Iyer summed it up in lyrical tribute: "For me, watching her anthology was like reading poetry - stitched with memory, womanhood, and silence that speaks louder than words. Cannes needs more such voices."
At Cannes, Eram didn't just walk a carpet - she created one. Not of velvet, but of values. With grace in her gait and grit in her gaze, she carried India on her shoulders, not as a nation, but as a narrative.
More than a filmmaker, Eram Faridi is a movement - vibrant, rooted, and resonant. At Cannes, she didn't just present cinema. She presented a living, breathing portrait of India.
