The 75th Cannes film festival, which kickstarted on May 17, will feature six Indian films with distinct storylines tinged with the country's unique cultural colours. The films were selected by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and are not part of the Cannes' official selection.

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India has been designated as the ‘Country of Honour’ at the Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) and several Bollywood stars have already set the red carpet on fire.

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said it was a historic moment to become 'Country of Honour' at Marche' Du Film.

A historic moment as India